Lorraine Marie Culp of Lake Wales, FL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center in Auburndale, FL.
She was born September 30, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Louise Hartig; she moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven in 2008. Lorraine was a devoted caregiver to her autistic daughter for 52 years. She took pride in her homemaker role that included holiday baking and gardening. Later in life she was able to devote time to leading a prayer group at St. Ann Catholic Church in Haines City. There she met some wonderful people who shared her faith. Heaven has gained a special lady. She will be dearly missed.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin B. Culp in 2009. She is survived by her children, Georgianna L. D’Orlando and husband, John, Katherine L. Culp, Nancy M. Papierniak and husband , Eric, Benjamin L. Culp, Debra M. O’Brien and husband, John; sisters, Darlene Wright, Georgia Steuber and husband, Paul; five brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and six grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Auburndale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cornerstone Hospice (2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778).
