Henderson, NV / Washington, UT – Lorraine Kay Schmedes, 77, passed away February 28, 2019 in Henderson, Nevada. She was born October 23, 1941 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Carl M. and Helen Barnum Pyatt. She married Raymond J. Schmedes on July 9, 1982.

Lorraine was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served on three missions with her husband. Lorraine's kind and gentle soul shined light onto every person she came in contact with. She was always willing to help those in need.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond Schmedes. She is survived by two brothers: James Pyatt of Hesperia, California and Carl Pyatt of Perry, Utah; her children: Helena Renfro of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sherry Sanders of Hurricane, Utah, David Davies of Barstow, California and Kevin Davies of Henderson, Nevada; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Lorraine will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held in Washington, Utah on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Coral Canyon 1st Ward Chapel, 1950 North Coral Canyon Blvd. Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and Saturday, prior to services, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church.