Loraine was born in Tampa on February 14, 1947. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, FL, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Following, her time at University of Florida, she pursued a Master's degree at the University of South Florida where she met Dr. Jay Garcia. In June of 1970, Loraine and Jay married and they enjoyed 49 years together. Her most treasured blessings were her children and grandchildren. Loraine is survived by her son, Dr. Michael Garcia (Virginia); daughter, JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Nick); grandchildren, Andrew Garcia, Gabrielle Garcia, Emerson Swisher, Sailor Swisher, and Sebastian Garcia. Loraine loved spending time with her friends, drinking cosmopolitans, putting together puzzles at the beach house, and pancakes with peanut butter. She loved her Florida Gators. She had a generous heart and led with grace and kindness, but always would surprise you with her witty one-liners. She is preceded in death by her husband Jay;
her stepfather, Harrie Bateman; and most recently, her mother, Helen Bateman.
Services to be held at a later date.
her stepfather, Harrie Bateman; and most recently, her mother, Helen Bateman.
Services to be held at a later date.
Loraine was born in Tampa on February 14, 1947. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, FL, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Following, her time at University of Florida, she pursued a Master's degree at the University of South Florida where she met Dr. Jay Garcia. In June of 1970, Loraine and Jay married and they enjoyed 49 years together. Her most treasured blessings were her children and grandchildren. Loraine is survived by her son, Dr. Michael Garcia (Virginia); daughter, JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Nick); grandchildren, Andrew Garcia, Gabrielle Garcia, Emerson Swisher, Sailor Swisher, and Sebastian Garcia. Loraine loved spending time with her friends, drinking cosmopolitans, putting together puzzles at the beach house, and pancakes with peanut butter. She loved her Florida Gators. She had a generous heart and led with grace and kindness, but always would surprise you with her witty one-liners. She is preceded in death by her husband Jay;
her stepfather, Harrie Bateman; and most recently, her mother, Helen Bateman.
Services to be held at a later date.
her stepfather, Harrie Bateman; and most recently, her mother, Helen Bateman.
Services to be held at a later date.
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