Hazel "Lorraine" Weaver

Hazel “Lorraine” Weaver passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026 in her home at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community with nieces, nephews, friends, and her beloved cat Buddy providing her love and care. Lorraine was born on October 30, 1940 in Lancaster County PA and was the last surviving child of Levi M and Elsie (Nolt) Weaver, bringing to close a hard-working, faith-based generation who made family a priority.

In her early adult years, Lorraine participated with Mennonite Voluntary Service in New York City which became her home. She put her two-year accounting degree from New York University to use by working in several attorney and accounting practices, ultimately leaving this profession as a Director of Financial Management.

When she retired, she opened her own coffee shop and gift basket business on the commuter line between New Jersey and New York City. She loved the creativity of catering business events, making and shipping customized baskets and remembering just how her customers liked their coffee. After the tragedy of September 11, 2001 she closed her business and made her home in Harrisonburg VA, managing a local restaurant and keeping the books for a family business until her second retirement.

She was a faithful member of Lindale Mennonite Church for many years, where she used her talents to prepare fellowship meals and organize events. She was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed help.

Lorraine was admired for her persistence, ‘can do’ attitude and independent spirit. She was a very organized and smartly dressed lady who always had some delicious homemade appetizer, soup or dessert on hand for anyone visiting, with special bowls of pretzels and chocolates for her great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed well-prepared food, particularly soups, but loved her hot black dark roast coffee the most! ‘Aunt Lorraine’ was a consistent presence at family gatherings and reunions always taking an interest in her family’s and extended family’s lives.

In her last days, she frequently said, ‘Every day I now ask God what can I learn from what’s happening today?’ This deep faith carried her through some of life’s more difficult times and was an inspiration during the joyful times.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her sisters, Grace Graybill, Miriam Shoup, Ruth Esh and Martha Weaver (who passed away as an infant); her brothers, Irvin Weaver and Levi H. Weaver and by an especially close nephew Dean Weaver.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives who she loved and held dear.

The family thanks the many people who showed her kindness in navigating life as she aged, particularly her friend Jackie Moyers and also Monica Rhodes, a Housing Manager at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, both who were patiently willing to offer a supportive hand, helpful advice, encouragement and a positive outlook.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held after the holidays on January 23, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. at Lindale Mennonite Church. Family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, please send donations to Cat’s Cradle, 122 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.