Lorraine “Rainey” Dolores Hecker Mipro, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, at the age of 93 1/2. She was a native of New Orleans, and a longtime resident of Metairie, Louisiana.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Herbert Charles Mipro, her parents, George A. Hecker and Anna Nunmaker Hecker, and her siblings Herbert Hecker (Kathryn), Anna Mills (Harold), Matilda “Tillie” Kenney Higgins (Wally, Bill), Thomas “DeDe” Hecker (survived by wife, Florita), Isabel “Izzy” Michael (Dan) and May Rita Porter (Monroe “M.L.”).
Lorraine is survived by her children Barbara M. Batson (Bob), Karen M. Hardy (Joe), and Brenda M. Alba (Gary), grandchildren J. Douglas “Doug” Hardy (Misty), Natalie A. Tizzard (Jeff), Gregory M. Hardy, and Gary A. Alba, Jr., and great grandchildren Wesley, Andrew, and Audrey Tizzard. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Lorraine lived a wonderfully long life and will live forever in our hearts. All services will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans.
Our family is saddened by Lorraine’s passing, and she will be dearly missed. Our family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Canon Hospice for the care and support it provided. We invite you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.
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