Lorraine was born in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1935. She married Thomas E Beckley Sr on November 20, 1955.  They moved to Gilroy in February 1979.  Lorraine is survived by her children Timothy Beckley (Cathy Granata) and Kimberly Beckley, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband Thomas E Beckley Sr, son Thomas E Beckley Jr, daughter Kathleen M Beckley as well as her parents and siblings.  Her family has been very involved with the Gilroy Garlic Festival every year and she was so proud of the work they did.  Tom and Lorraine retired to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1994.  Lorraine moved back to Gilroy in 2004 to be near her surviving children.   Lorraine was loved by many and will be deeply missed!  Her strength and constant determination will live on forever in her family and anyone who lives she touched.  Her soul is eternally in paradise with her true love, her husband Tom.  ❤️