Born on October 3, 1927, in Olean, she was a daughter of Louis E. and Cyrene Keller Kellogg. She had been married to Harold Schmidt, Henry Benjamin, and Floyd Sisson and last to Albert F. Childs, all who predeceased her.

Lorraine was a graduate of Olean High School Class of 1945. While in high school she was employed at Dewey White’s Convenience Store. She later graduated from Olean Business Institute.

After her graduation from Olean Business Institute, she had worked at the St. Francis Hospital in Olean, Parish Hardware in Portville, AVX in Olean and last owned and operated Alice’s Restaurant in Franklinville.

Lorraine was a member of the West Clarksville Baptist Church and her religion was very important to her. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

She leaves behind 2 sons, Daniel (Vicki) Schmidt of Portville and David (Laura) Schmidt of California; a sister, Pauline Whitcomb of Indian Trail, North Carolina; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her children Gary Schmidt, Karl Schmidt, Alice Foerster, and Lucy Torrey Bowman, three Brothers Gerald, Dean, and Robert Kellogg, and a sister Stella Moore Weller.

Friends may call at the West Clarksville Baptist Church, 9003 Daggett Hollow, Road, Bolivar, New York 14715 on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon at which time Funeral Services will be held. The Rev. Bryan Dobney, will officiate.

Burial will be in West Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, New York.