Lorraine B. Palmer, 61

CAMBRIDGE - Lorraine B. Palmer, born on Oct. 20, 1947, in Taylors Island, in Dorchester County, passed away on April 2, 2009, in Mallard Bay Nursing Home. She was 61. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Jones Sr. and Dorothy Jones. On Aug. 6, 1994, she married the love of her life Thomas H. Palmer. Lorraine was a loving and compassionate person who was always ready to give good sound advice. She was adored by her family and friends, and will be remembered for her beautiful smile. She was a member of the former Lane United Methodist Church in Taylor's Island, Maryland. Lorraine attended Taylor's Island School first through grade sixth, St. Clair Elementary School for one year (seventh grade), Maces' Lane High School for four years where she graduated with a High School diploma in 1965. She also attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, in 1967-1968, and Salisbury State Teacher's College for two years where she graduated in May 1980 with a BA degree in social work. She was employed by Rob Roy's, Dorchester County Public Library, Airpax Electronics. Lorraine began her employment with the Dorchester County Department of Social Services as a Medical Assistance worker on Jan. 3, 1992. On Nov. 3, 1993 she transferred to Adult Services as a case manager for Project Home Care. She worked in Project Home until her death. This past year she was awarded, "Social Worker of the Year" for Dorchester County. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Palmer ( Cambridge); her son, Aaron Jones (Norfork,Va.); stepson, Thomas A. Palmer (Gloria), Trappe; four sisters, Judy Rhock (Baltimore), Patricia McNarmara (Donald), Normalee Thompson (Burt), and Linda Elliott; two brothers, Arthur Jones Jr. (Delilah) and Wayne Jones (Agurtha), all of Cambridge; two aunts, Antionette Green (Russell),Camden, N.J., Goldie Stanley (Philadelphia, Pa.); one uncle, Travers Stanley (Irene), Cambridge; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Jones Sr. and Dorothy Jones. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Waugh Chapel UM Church 425 High St. Cambridge, with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Lane Cemetery, Taylors Island. Online condolences may be sent to www.henryfuneralhomepa.com.