TheLifeof Lorraine“Low”TobiasDouglas
Lorraine “Low” Tobias Douglas entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born May 8, 1954, to the late Julia M. Tobias and Thompson in Washington, D.C. She attended school in Newport News and was a graduate of Huntington High School Class of 1972. She was employed by Newport News Shipyard in the Surface Preparation and Treatment Department, where she retired after 35 years of service. She was a faithful member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, where she served in the Greeters Ministry and attended worship regularly.
Lorraine had a special love for her husband Anthony, with whom she was married for 36 years, her daughter, and her grandchildren. She loved her sisters, reading, word puzzles, playing games on her cell phone, watching football (Carolina Panthers), and singing her favorite songs. She had a big heart, and she never met a stranger; she would hold a conversation with anyone. She loved serving the Lord.
Lorraine was predeceased by her Grandmother, Georgia H. Williams, and nephew, Donovan Keith Bunn.
She leaves to cherish her devoted husband, Anthony M. Douglas, loving daughter, Vernita K. Tobias-Hawkins (Vincent), grandchildren Antavius Tobias and Avin Hawkins and one great grandchild, Ayce Tobias; sisters Annette Tobias, Angela Winnegan (Glen), Thomasina Chandler (Marvin) and Theresa Branch (Kenny); nephews Ryan Tobias, Antonio Chandler, Christian Branch; nieces Angela Chandler and Cayla Branch; one greatnephew Cameron Jones; mother-in-law Doris U. Bell; several sisters and brother-in-laws; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; God daughter Wanda Basley; special friends of 40 plus years, Linda Roberts, Neta Synigal, Brenda Jones, and Cheryl McNair-Carter.
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