LORRAINE SHACKELFORD

February 2, 1931 - January 25, 2018

SHACKELFORD, Lorraine, age 86, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Warren County, Ohio and lived in the Middletown area all her life. She was a caregiver for over 25 years in home health care. She and her husband Vernon enjoyed refurbishing and reselling antiques. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Lorraine and Vernon had raised Tiara, she was their constant companion, and was Lorraine’s caregiver during her illness. Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred and Fannie (Rose) Rickard; her husband Vernon B. Shackelford in 2014; one son, David Shackelford; and four siblings. She is survived by one son, Douglas Shackelford, wife Nancy; three grandchildren, Darren, Darci and Tiara; five great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Pheanis; and many extended family and friends. There is no visitation. Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dayton National Cemetery Chapel, 4100 West Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45428, with Pastor Ray Jarrett officiating. Interment will follow. For those who would like to join in the procession to the cemetery, it will leave at 1:00 p.m. from Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 8069 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45458. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.herr-riggs.com