Loraine Lanford

Loraine Darnell Lanford, 89, wife of the late Walter Thomas Lanford passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the Laurens County Hospice House in Clinton.Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Martin Darnell, Sr. and Mary Avery Darnell Herbert. Mrs. Lanford retired with Milliken after 34 years and was later employed with Laurens District 55 High School in the food service department. She was also a member of St. James United Methodist Church.Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Lanford Morton and husband Jim of Laurens; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her children, Sandra Lanford Elmore, Mary Lanford Crisp and Tom Lanford; a sister, Evelyn Shealy; and a brother, Clarence "Buck" Darnell, Jr.Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the graveside service.Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 101 Richards St., Laurens, SC 29360.The family would like to thank her niece, Sheila Darnell, for her loving care of Mrs. Lanford. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Loraine Lanford please visit our Sympathy Store.