Lorraine Simons

February 20th, 2026

I will never forget the times we went out to dinner and supper with Grandma and Grandpa, those times are forever cherished. I will never forget how much they loved and cared for each other as well as their loved ones.

I always think of Grandma and always messaged her and checked in with her to see how she was, and when grandpa was alive, how they both were. I loved them so much and their memories will live on in my heart and mind forever. I can still hear her saying my name and giving me wisdom and advice from her many years of life.

I loved and love her so much and my heart is torn from the loss of her wonderful life and presence. I am grateful she passed in peace, and for that I cannot be upset. But I will miss her calling me “Dessi” and our times we were able to call.

I will always remember how proud she was when I graduated. And I will always remember our dessi-grandma days out. Lorraine brought me to and paid for the very first nails and manicure I ever had in my life, and I remember how much joy I had on that day. I relive in constantly in my memories. She always picked such good books for me to read, both fiction and non-fiction.

I know we may not have been bonded by blood in this life, but we were bonded in spirit long before we even met. She will always be my grandma…and I will mourn her as I have my grandpa…always as I move through life, will I wish they could see me.

I love you Grandma ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Forever and always. Your memory will forever be a blessing.

And to you my aunt’s through marriage and to you as well my Uncle Sam… May you be comforted among all the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion. Please stay in touch. Sending love and prayers and hugs to you all. 🪬🕯️💙

~Odessa Montgomery
~Granddaughter through Norman’s daughter Karin, Visalia, CA