Lorene Toms Sims passed away peacefully at home on November 7 following a brief illness. She was born July 7, 1927 in Covesville, Va. to Daniel and Ada Toms. She lived in Richmond, VA for many years where she raised two daughters who loved her dearly but moved away when they started their own families. After retiring from the Virginia State Police (and from her regularly scheduled Saturday night dances!) she moved to Raleigh, NC to live with her family.
Lorene’s children and grandchildren were the most important thing in her life, and until the last month of her life she was still playing with the babies. Following the birth of her first grandchild, Lorene was known as Mamaw to family and friends alike.
Mamaw is survived by daughters Debra Smith of Raleigh, NC and Peggy McGowan (Jim) of Jackson, NJ. Her 4 grandchildren Justin Smith (Jennifer), Schuyler Moreno (Chris), and James and Daniel McGowan loved her and will remember her in their hearts forever. Her 4 great grandchildren, Madelyn and Sawyer Smith and Oliver and Bennett Moreno will grow up with Mamaw stories; they will never forget her.
Mamaw was a loving person to anyone she met and strived to make life easy for those around her. Graveside services will be held 10 am Wednesday November 11, 2015 at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in her memory to the SPCA of Wake Co (www.spcawake.org) or to any organization for children.
Arrangements are under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary’s St. Raleigh, NC 27605 Please visit www.brownwynne.com to offer condolences to the Sims family.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18