Loraine W. Anderson was born on November 26, 1929 to the late Harry and Bernice Welch in Hamtramck, MI. Loraine passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 in Sarasota, FL.

Loraine spent her childhood growing up in Hamtramck and spending her summers on Harsen Island at the family cottage. She graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Loraine went on to earn her teaching degree from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern MI). Loraine taught in the Detroit School District before marrying Natt B. Anderson and moving to Royal Oak. She continued her education earning her Masters in Clothing and Textiles from Wayne State University. Loraine taught Home Ec. and Swimming at Avondale High School from 1966 until 1988. Loraine and Natt retired to Sarasota, where they enjoyed the sunshine together until Natt's death in 2001.

Loraine is survived by her youngest sister, Shirley Pauzus, son, Mark Anderson, daughter, Elizabeth Rhoades, grandchildren, John Rhoades, Erin (Andrew) Eckhart, Matthew Rhoades and great-grandsons, Colin and Anderson Eckhart. Loraine was preceded in death by her parents, step-dad, husband, Natt, and siblings, Marjorie Schwartz and James Welch.