F. Lorraine Pixley Stout

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Lorraine Lacy Pixley Stout on Sunday (November 10, 2024) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan where she resided for 3 years. Lorraine met her goal of living to the commendable age of 100 in October.

 She was born October 26, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Arthur Thomas and Golda Jaunita (Arganbright) Lacy and was raised in Waterville, Kansas. She was married to John E. “Jack” Pixley on January 24, 1945 in Manhattan, Kansas until his passing on May 27, 1975. They had two daughters, Terry Dianne Motley (Mike) of Manhattan, KS and Janice Ione Wheeler (John) of Leon, KS. She was later married to Billy Stout.

 Lorraine was employed as the office manager at Goetsch Irvine Motors in Manhattan, retiring after 58 years.

 Lorraine was a longtime member of the Blue Valley United Methodist Church and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority and her square dance club. She enjoyed cooking, solving word search puzzles, dancing, and entertaining friends and family. She always remembered birthdays of family members and co-workers by baking them a birthday cake. Lorraine’s favorite color was blue and she loved pansies and oreo cookies.

 Lorraine was lovingly devoted to her family who will remember her style and poise and her pretty white hair.

 “Grandma Rainey” had four grandchildren who brought her much joy and pride, Stacy Cox (Josh) of Pike Road, AL, Ryan Wilson (Andrea) of Manhattan, KS, Gretchen Powell of El Dorado, KS and Emily Ekart (Joe) of Blue Springs, MO; and eleven great grandchildren, Bradleigh Powell, Connor Powell, Emry Wilson, Frances Wilson, Adylyn Wilson, William Ekart, Timothy “T. J.” Ekart, Claire Ekart, Michael Ekart, Brooklyn Ekart and Marshall Cox.

 She is also survived by a sister in law, Sandy Lacy of Nalcrest, FL; a brother in law, Keith Andrews of Port Angeles, WA; and many loving nieces and nephews.

 Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; mother and father in law, Ethel and Frank Pixley; a sister, Ione Andrews; two brothers, Kenneth Lacy and his wives Judy and JoAnn and Warren Lacy; and sister and brother in law, Frances and John Leonard. 

 Visitation will be held Friday afternoon (November 15, 2024) from 1:00 until 2:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

 Graveside services will be held Friday afternoon (November 15, 2024) at 2:15 at Wamego City Cemetery with Pastor Alex Rossow officiating.

 Memorial donations are suggested to the Waterville, KS United Methodist Church and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.