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Lorraine Lucille Shade Leake

Date of Death: July 27, 2021

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Friday 7/30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 7/31, 1:00 pm

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Cemetery
Bunker Hill Cemetery
Bunker Hill, WV
Saturday 7/31

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Hospice of the Panhandle

330 Hospice Lane

Kearneysville, WV 25403

 

Lorraine Lucille Shade Leake, 68 of Winchester, VA passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, WV.

Lorraine was born in 1952 in Winchester, VA to the late Julian James, Sr. and Beatrice Sarah Ellen Estis Shade. She is a graduate of John Handley High School and attended Lord Fairfax Community College. Lorraine worked and retired in 2011 as Corporate Director of Communications for Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center. She volunteered with The Boy Scouts when her boys were young and also was a volunteer with the Musselman’s Boosters. Lorraine devoted herself, first to her family then to her work.

Lorraine married Junior Franklin Leake on December 17, 1970 in Winchester, VA. Junior preceded Lorraine in death in 2014.

Surviving Lorraine is her son, Brian Scott Leake and wife Jennifer of Hedgesville, WV; daughter-in-law, Melissa Leake of Martinsburg, WV; grandchildren, Logan, Jacob, Layne, Joshua, Justin and Laden Leake, and Landon Ritter; great grandchild, Michael Francis Leake; sisters, Lenore Racey of Stephens City, VA and Rose Difley and husband John of Sandy, UT.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, husband Junior; son, Brent Franklin Leake and brother, Julian James “J.J.” Shade, Jr.

A visitation will be Friday, July 30, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm with a service the following day, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1pm, all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, WV.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lorraine’s memory may be made to: Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25403.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Friday 7/30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Saturday 7/31, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Bunker Hill Cemetery
Bunker Hill, WV
Map
Saturday 7/31
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Hospice of the Panhandle

330 Hospice Lane

Kearneysville, WV 25403

 

Lorraine Lucille Shade Leake, 68 of Winchester, VA passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, WV. Lorraine was born in 1952 in Winchester, VA to the late Julian James, Sr. and Beatrice Sarah Ellen Estis Shade. She is a graduate of John Handley High School and attended Lord Fairfax CommunityContinue Reading

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Cee Ann Davis, MD left a message on August 2, 2021:
Lorraine was special to me. We worked together for many years at WMC, and I could always count on her to be kind, calm and thorough in any circumstance. Hers was often the first voice patients and their families heard. She was a leader, and promoted a culture of respect among coworkers and those she trained. Peace be with you and your family in this time of change. Cee Ann
Lenore left a message on August 1, 2021:
In memory of Lorraine Lucille Shade Leake, Lenore lit a candle
Kathy Michael left a message on July 31, 2021:
In memory of Lorraine Lucille Shade Leake, Kathy Michael lit a candle
Kathy Leake Michael left a message on July 31, 2021:
I am so sorry for your loss. Lorraine was a wonderful person. We grew up as neighbors, she babysat me and my brother, and then married my cousin. Condolences to Brian and the entire family. For health reasons I am unable to attend the services ❤️❤️
Rachel Cook left a message on July 30, 2021:
Sorry for your loss! Know she love each one of you! We enjoyed know you Mom & Dad the people that Know then remember then and miss them. Sending Our Sympathy, Rachel & Ralph
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Russell Tenney left a message on July 29, 2021:
I just recently started working with her son Brian and I can tell you that he loved his mom very much. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for you and your families loss. We are here for you man.
Maxine Kerns left a message on July 29, 2021:
Lorraine was a lifelong friend of our family. She was a ray of sunshine who blessed us with her friendship & many fond memories! Love, thoughts & prayers to Brian, Lenore & Rose & all her family & friends . May peace and comfort venture your way...... Fondly, Alma Gaunt & Max Kerns
J. Leland Collins, Retired Chaplain left a message on July 29, 2021:
As a former chaplain at the Winchester Medical Center I had the wonderful privilege of getting to know Lorraine. I always found her to be so helpful and so good at what she did at the hospital. Lorraine was a genuinely kind person. In my role as a chaplain I also had the privilege of knowing her late husband, Junior. Lorraine was right there by his side during his hospitalizations. I am saddened at her death, but am comforted by the fact of having known her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Peace to all.
Camilla Eury left a message on July 29, 2021:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Lorraine for many years at WMC. She was always a joy. She will be greatly missed. Please know that Jehovah promises a resurrection, so we will have the opportunity to see our loved ones again. I will keep the Leake & extended family in my prayers…Agape Camilla Eury
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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