Lorraine Hitchens

THE OBITUARY Lorraine A. Hitchens, affectionately called “Mudder” began her life on Friday, August 24, 1934, in Laurel, Delaware. She was the eldest daughter of the late Richard and Louise Cooper. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the all-wise and unchangeable God, our Heavenly Father, dispatched one of His angels pronouncing, “Well Done Thy Good & Faithful Servant” (as stated in 2 Timothy 4:7 & 8) (7): I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (8) Henceforth there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love His appearing. Today she is cashing in HER PAID IN FULL POLICY. Lorraine received her early education at the Paul Laurence Dunbar School, in Laurel, Delaware. She graduated Valedictorian from William C. Jason Comprehensive High School, in Georgetown, Delaware. She attended Delaware State College with the aspiration of becoming a nurse. She was a dedicated employee with the Laurel School District for (27) years in the Head Start Program, Migrant Program, Teacher's Aide and was a school nurse assistant. She made a lasting impact on her co-workers and students. On January 2, 1954, Lorraine was joined in holy matrimony to Donald L. Hitchens. To this union were born six children: Donald Jr. "Donnie", Ronald "Ronnie", Tyrone, Michael, Rochelle, and Kenneth. She was the "Proverbs 31" mother to her family. Lorraine was a faithful member of St. Matthews First Baptist Church in Laurel, Delaware, where she served in numerous organizations. She was a minister, member of the Pastor's Aide, Missionary Ministry, The Helping Hands, Gospel Choir and Adult Sunday School teacher. She was a board member of the Laurel Senior Center, the Good Samaritan food box distribution volunteer and the William C. Jason Comprehensive High School Alumni Association. Her favorite pastime was reading and studying the Word of God, with a cup of hot tea. She enjoyed watching Hallmark Christmas movies and Home Alone. Her favorite team was the Baltimore Ravens. Also, she enjoyed prayer daily with dear friend, Elizabeth Carter and ministering to family and friends. She loved preparing pancakes for breakfast and family dinners, which included her famous potato salad and apple cake. Lorraine was a woman of strength and grace and will leave a legacy of wisdom and faith in God, to her family. She dedicated her life to God and gave Him the glory, daily, in praise and worship. Her bright smile will always be remembered and her spirit will be in our hearts. The memory of her Life’s triumphs, struggles and accomplishments will forever live on in her devoted children, family & friends. Lorraine leaves to cherish precious memories: sons, Donald Hitchens Jr., Michael Hitchens (Elaine), Kenneth Hitchens (Migdalia), daughter, Rochelle Camper (Kendall); ten grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren; sister, Gwendolyn Twine; brother-in-law, Charles Wayne Hitchens; daughters-in-law, Connie Hitchens and Vanessa Drayton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also, she will be sorely-missed by the dedicated nurses from VISTAS Healthcare. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hitchens Sr.; two sons, Ronald and Tyrone Hitchens; three sisters, Carmetta (Donald) Holden; Bertha (Robert) Hitchens and Hattie (Eugene) Puckham; one brother, Richard Cooper Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Joe) Oney and Helen Hitchens; three brothers-in-law, Theodore (Ardella) Hitchens, William Alvin (Claudette) Hitchens and Chester Twine and daughters-in-law, Vera "Polly" Hitchens and Vanessa "Sue" Hitchens.

Lorraine Hitchens

August 24, 1934 - May 24, 2025