Lorraine Misencik

Lorraine Therese Misencik entered peacefully into rest on July 25th, 2017, at the age of 81. She was born in the Bronx, NY, on June 21st, 1936 to the late John and Lorraine Vaszlavik. She spent her childhood in Stratford CT, and since her marriage to John on December 31st, 1956, she had resided in Paris France, Shelton CT, and Mount Holly VT before moving to Greer SC.

She is predeceased by her brothers, John and Frank. Left on this earth to enjoy precious memories are her beloved husband of 61 years, John originally of Beaverdale PA and current resident of Greer SC; daughter Kathie Flood and her husband Josh, grandchildren Dakota and Dillon; daughter Cindy Candia and her husband Paul; daughter Terie Williams and her husband Steven, grandchildren Michael Collins and his wife Jackie, Kacie Collins, and Jordan Collins; son Thomas Misencik and his wife Rose Ann, grandchildren Nicole Misencik, Thomas Misencik Jr. and his wife Ivana, and Leann Misencik; son Emery Misencik and his wife Mary, grandson Emery Misencik Jr.

Lorraine was an avid reader, and loved the beach, sunshine, country music, and all things Disney. She was creative, and enjoyed pursuits such as painting, ceramics, reading, baking, and crocheting. She donated handmade hats for the homeless and for newborn infants. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was an active member of her church. Above all, her greatest love was her family. She shared her talents and joys with her children and grandchildren, and the memories she created with them will always be cherished.

Special thanks are extended to her caregivers at Greer Memorial Hospital and Greenville Memorial Hospital, and Gina and Joyce of Complete Homecare.

A Memorial Mass will be held at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Greer on Saturday July 29th at noon. A Service of Christian Burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://giftfunds.stjude.org/misencik , or to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Greer SC.

Welcome Home

For those I love and for those who love me,
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love.
You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a while we must part,
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear…
All my love around you, soft and clear.

And then… when you come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and "welcome home."