Lorraine M. Amell's Obituary
Lorraine Mariposa (Bredeson) Amell (March 30,1932 – October 8, 2025)
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great - Grandmother has gone to be with our Father in Heaven.
Born to Arthur & Addie (campbell) Bredeson. the was the youngest of 11 children.
She grew up in Tacoma Wa., Graduated from Lincoln High school, Moved to Roy, WA in 1963 to raise her six daughters on the farm in Roy, WA, where she continued to live until her last days.
For many years, she served her community as a dedicated school bus driver. She took great pride in safely transporting generations of children to and from school, always with a kind smile and a watchful eye. She had a great love for her little dog Cocoa & nature, especially flowers and gardening. Her home was always surrounded by vibrant blooms and lush greenery, a reflection of the warmth and beauty she brought into the lives of those around her.
At the age of “93” she has left such a wonderful family legacy of 6 daughters - Henrietta Morey(Phil Antush), Cynthia McCroy, Deborah Amell, Kathleen (Amell) (Denny) Flowers, Penelope (Amell) Abraham, Molly (Richard) Glaves, 12 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren , 6 Great-Great Grandchilren.
She was preceded in death by 2 daughters Penelope (Amell) Abraham & Kathleen (Amell) Flowers
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