Lorraine Partlowe Dovel, 84, of Warrenton, Virginia and formerly of Luray, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Warrenton.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastors Josh Parlett and Floyd Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Lorraine was born February 2, 1942 in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of the late Clarence Smith “Tom” Partlowe and Gladys Muriel Partlowe.
She retired after many dedicated years as an account clerk for the Prince William County Park Authority. She was a dedicated member of NARF.
Lorraine was married to the late Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Dovel.
Surviving is her loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law, Connie D. McDermott and Tim McDermott of Warrenton; three sisters, Joan Corbin of Luray, Clarine “Dink” Ramey of Front Royal and Judy Williams of Front Royal; one brother, Freddie Partlowe of Front Royal; five grandchildren, Mallorie McKillip, Logan Weatherholtz, Andrea Bruce, Sean Long and Chris Long; and eight great-grandchildren, Wyatt, London, Josie, Cody, William, Weston, Nathan and Walker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Veronica Elinski; and a grandson, Scott Long.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Sean Long, Logan Weatherholtz, Chris Long, Travis Bruce, Neil McKillip, Robbie Cornwell and Wyatt Bruce.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Forward for Christ Baptist Church, 169 Hinton Road, Luray, Virginia 22835.
Sweet Lorraine, you were so loved and will surely be missed by all whose lives you touched with your love and kindness. I know you are in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Fly high and be at peace, Lorraine
Betty
Lorraine was such a kind and beautiful woman with a heart of gold. It was truly a pleasure and a blessing to have had the opportunity to know her and her daughter. She will be remembered for her sweet spirit and the kindness she showed to those around her. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and loved ones. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared with Lorraine and peace during this incredibly difficult time. Rest peacefully, Lorraine. 🤍
Thanks Jess! We were also blessed by you and the care and kindness you showed to mom! Thanks for your beautiful message!
Thanks Jess! It was a blessing to have your support, care and kindness throughout mom’s time at White Springs! We appreciate your beautiful message!