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Lorraine Beatrice Furtado Beaulieu
04/10/1951 - 07/05/2026
Lorraine Beatrice Furtado Beaulieu, age 75 of Bracey, passed away July 5, 2026 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband of over 20 years, Bruce Beaulieu and her parents, Edward and Alyce Fortudo. She is survived by her daughter, Katie Moerls; son, Nick Moerls; three grandchildren, Xabien (Jojo), Neveah and Jacion; a great-grandson, Wesley all of Bracey, VA; two sisters, Joyce Borzumato and Deborah Barnes both of Hudson, MA; two brothers, Eddie Furtado of Conway, SC and Michael Furtado of NY; and many other relatives and friends throughout. Lorraine was a cosmetologist by profession and began her career at Devens Military Base in MA, but became well known as owner/operator of “Raini B’s” in Bracey, VA. She previously attended Prospect United Methodist Church, was an avid golfer and also liked bowling, dancing and gardening, where she truly enjoyed the many friendships created with everyone. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Beaulieu family.
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About Us
At Crowder-Hite-Crews we’ve always been proud to say that we are large enough to serve and small enough to care. When you choose us, we consider this a sacred trust between your family and ours. We offer a full range of funeral service, whether for a traditional funeral or cremation, and we are able to assist families worldwide. In February of 2004 we installed a crematorium to better serve our cremation families. We now do all cremations in our facility, saving transport to another location for this service. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the cremation process.
Family owned and operated since 1972.
Situated on a 3-acre pastoral setting.
1st Place in Reader’s Choice for Funeral Service (17 years running).
Staff members are active in many civic organizations in the area, including Lions, Rotary, Moose Lodge, Masons, Ruritan, and Chamber of Commerce.
Owners are former Presidents of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Southside Funeral Directors Association.
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Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home & Crematory
PO Box 422
1504 N. Mecklenburg Ave.
South Hill, VA 23970
Local (434) 447-7171
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Friends
Lorraine was really a friendly lady. She never met a stranger. She will be missed by many. So sorry for her kids and Robert her companion.
Being from Bracey and The Moose lodge we had lots of fun together. My condolences to the family
I will truly miss seeing her around the different places we both used to be at the same time. What a smile and always happy. Enjoyed new years eve with her and Bruce several times in Virginia Beach. They were great at arranging a good time
Loved us some Rainy B! I’m sure there’s golf and Hold-em up there. Gonna miss your laugh and friendship. Rest easy our friend.
Condolences
Prayers for the family! She was always so kind!
Deepest sympathy
Lorraine I know you are in heaven God rest your soul