On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Lorraine Maple of 11401 Old Stage Road, Prince George, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord. She passed away at HCA Virginia TriCities Hospital (John Randolph Hospital). She was born on May 25, 1933, and was a native of Dinwiddie County. Lorraine was formerly employed by Miller and Rhoads Department Store as a retail sales associate. Lorraine and Barnett owned three businesses: Maple Ball Park, BFM Port-A-John, and a janitorial service.

Lorraine was a faithful member of Mount Hope Baptist Church and attended regularly until a decline in health kept her away. Whenever possible, she participated in church events and activities. She always wanted to be a part of doing God's work and studying His word. Lorraine also had a great love for dogs. She cared for her pets, Napoleon and Speedy, as if they were part of the family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Barnett Maple; her parents, Bernard Walker, Sr. and Florence Walker Farmer; her in-laws, Jeff D. Maple and Fannie Maple; sister, Bernice Matthews; sister-in-law, Georgia Walker; and her niece, Patrice Walker.

To cherish her memory, Lorraine is survived by her step-daughter-in-law, Clare Taylor, and step-grandchildren, Gilbert Taylor, Jr., and Dawn Taylor of Williston, Florida. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley Valentine of Hopewell, and one brother, Bernard Walker, Jr. of Aurora, Colorado; nieces, Sandra Bennett (Elton) of Prince George, Theresa Coleman Gholston of Hopewell, Deborah Coleman of Prince George, Andrea Coleman of Prince George, Karen Miles (John) of Chesterfield, Bernice (Doll) Matthews ; nephews, Alexander Coleman, Jr. (Brenda), Marvin Coleman (Dana), John Maple of Prince George (devoted), Wayne Matthews, Robert Matthews, and Patrick Walker; goddaughter, Natalie Johnson and godson, Devin Bennett; two of her most supportive and dedicated friends, Daisy King and Doris Gray; close friends, Mable Crockett and Carrie Crockett; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Mount Hope Baptist Church, 10300 Lawyers Road, Prince George, VA, the Rev. Clarence M. Thweatt, Jr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in the church cemetery.

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