Taylorville Obits

M. Lorraine Mollohan

M. Lorraine Mollohan, 74, of Taylorville passed away at 6:45 P.M. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. She was born on December 5, 1942, the daughter of Wesley Frank and Mildred Fae (High) Hodges. She married James A. Mollohan on April 28, 1963 at the Old Stonington Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1990. Lorraine was an active member of the Old Stonington Baptist Church where she served as treasurer. She retired after working over 30 years as a manager for Ameritech. Lorraine also worked as an assistant to Judy Swigert at her Principal Financial office. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and adored her grandsons.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter: Andrea Shoemaker, husband Andy, of New Bern, North Carolina; grandchildren: Tristan and Nathan Shoemaker; siblings: Joyce Jacobs (Bernard) of Taylorville, Dane Hodges (Barb) of Decatur, and Cindy McWard of Taylorville; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 grandchildren in infancy; and brother: Melvin Hodges.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Old Stonington Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Lohr officiating. Burial will be in the Old Stonington Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 P.M. on Sunday at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville. Memorials may be made to the Old Stonington Baptist Church. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is handling arrangements. Memories of Lorraine, or condolences to the family, may be left online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.