Hazel Lorraine Pilkerton
February 7, 1938 ~ November 19, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Shadwell officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
Hazel Lorraine Pilkerton, 69, of Mechanicsville, MD died November 19, 2007 in Capital Hospice, Arlington, VA. Born February 7, 1938 in Upper Marlboro, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard “Pic” Pilkerton in 2005. She is survived by her daughter Brenda LaRoche and son-in-law Pete LaRoche of Mechanicsville, MD, step-daughters, Karen Buchanan of Morgantown, WV, Tracey Pilkerton of Chantilly, VA, Lee Pilkerton of Norfolk, VA and Cathy Knox of Beaufort, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren Christie Werner and her husband Patrick, Jason Greer and his wife Doris, and M.T. Bowling as well as her great-grandchildren; Hannah, Erin and Lucas Werner and Dawn Greer. Hazel is also survived by her sisters Betty Settle and Margaret Richards, both of Lothian, MD, Rose McCallum of Silver Spring, MD and Hazel Leonard of Lusby, MD as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph, Clarence and James “Dutch” Gardner and her sisters Mary Rawlings and Eva Keys Hazel was a good grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD with Fr. Damian Shadwell officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Dameron, MD. Contributions may be made to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122.
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“Chirsty, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Call me if you need anything”
“Lorraine was a very special friend and step mother to my sisters and I. Her love and gentleness meant so much to me. I will miss her teasing and beautiful spirit. My love and prayers go out to all her family and friends. “
“Just wanted to let you know your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. “
“Just want to send my condolances to Brenda and the rest of the family. Wish I could be there for you all, but I am there in Spirit. Ya’ll are in my prayers. Love ya, Cathy”
“Just want to send my condolences to the entire family. Aunt Lorraine will be greatly missed by all who have known her. She’s in a happy place with Uncle Pic, and though we are saddened, she will be forever happy. Condolences again, to Brenda and family. Love, Martin”
“Here is a passage that Lee and I found that might help you endure this time and focus on the memories instead of the pain of your emptiness. Our prayers are with you and your family. “When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.” Fredrick Buechner My God bless, Bill Umberger Lee Pilkerton “
“Lorraine was a wonderful gift to our family. She was kind, gentle and sweet, and a great sister-in-law. But her effect was more far-reaching because she made my brother a better person and brought joy into each of our lives. She also brought Brenda into our family, and in turn, a lot of fun into my life. She was always welcoming and loving, and I have no doubt that she has been welcomed into loving arms in heaven. My condolences to Brenda and Pete, Chrissy, Jason, M.T. and their families. I wish I could be there to offer my sincere sympathies in person. This is a loss to all of us, Donna (Pilkerton) Roberts, Steve, Matthew & Brian “
“Lorraine was always special to me and will be missed, now she and Pic are together. My prayers are with Brenda and Pete “
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