HUDSON FALLS – Lorri Jayne Washburn, 59, of Rock City Road, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on May 7, 1957, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Irene (Freeman) Maranville.
Lorri was a 1975 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and continued her education through BOCES. She was very proud to have earned her LPN Degree. Lorri worked for many years as a nurse at Women’s Care in Glens Falls.
On October 18, 1975, she married Alan Washburn at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls. They were married 40 amazing years.
Lorri was a longtime member of Gospel Lighthouse Church and most recently, New Beginnings Community Church. Lorri’s faith was very important to her. She loved attending many bible studies with her numerous friends.
Her family was the center of her life. She was an outstanding wife and mother, showing her family and anyone that knew her, unconditional love. Lorri loved her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. She enjoyed many vacations, which included trips to Hawaii, Myrtle Beach and the Caribbean. Lorri was known for being a resilient lady in the way she approached life. She always encouraged her children to never give up and to pursue their dreams.
She is survived by her husband, Alan Seward Washburn; her children, Tiersa Crossman and her husband, John, Alan Washburn II and his wife, Georgia, Daniel Washburn and his wife, April and Nathaniel Washburn and his wife, Kristal; her grandchildren, Mikayla, Alan III, Cameron, Elijah, Josiah and Harper; her brother, Reverend Donald Maranville and his wife, Debbie; her sister, Tammy Wilson and her husband, Paul; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many wonderful friends.
Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at New Beginnings Community Church, 487 Dix Ave, in Queensbury with her brother, Reverend Donald Maranville and the Reverend Randy Gross, officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
To Lorri’s family,
I was honored to be one of Lorri’s nursing instructors. I will always remember her as a very special person, a wonderful friend and loved and respected by the nursing faculty and her classmates. She brought so much joy and fun to all of us. She worked very hard for her education and was admired by her patients.
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I will never forget her. I’m honored that I knew her. Very Fondly, Sharon Erbe
I am so sorry to hear of Lorri’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Lorri. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She loved the Lord with all her heart, that was evident to all those around her. My prayers are with you all. May the Lord Jesus comfort you all and fill you with His peace.
To the Washburn Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in this very sad time. May you find strength in each other. Blessings to you all.
What a loving and giving woman of God. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone back home. We love you all!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Alan and I’m sorry to learn of Lorri’s passing. I was blessed to grow up across the street from you and we share a lot of fond memories. You have been blessed with 40 years of wedded bliss to Lorri and shared a special bond. That bond and the time you shared will live on through you and your children. God bless you and your family my friend.
So sorry to hear about Lorri’s home going. We pray that God will wrap you all in His arms of love and that His peace will undergird you and His presence be felt especially at this difficult time. I remember so much about Lorri and the Maranville and Washburn families. We know that there is a great reunion going on in heaven as she entered the beginning of life eternal. Marshall and I will keep you all in our prayers, especially during this season in your lives. We know this to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. It was our privilege to meet and get to know Lori some. May all your memories be sweet. Sincerely, Pastor Dave and Kim Frank
Praying for Lorri’s family during this difficult time. God promises to give us strength and peace as we walk through the valley, knowing that death is only a shadow and that we have the wonderful assurance of looking forward to a great reunion one day.