January 26, 2025

Obituary

Doris Lorraine Kemp Latino

May 29, 1937 - January 25, 2025

Doris Lorraine Kemp Latino, age 87 and a resident of Bogalusa, passed peacefully Saturday morning January 25, 2025, in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by loved ones.

To most she went by Lorraine and to know her was to know the true definition of a classy business woman. As a pioneer in women creating a career in what was a men only world, she retired as a supervisor after over 50 years at what was previously known as Crown Zellerbach, Gaylord, then Temple Inland, having her voice in many other organizations, Lorraine was well known for her dedication and was admired by many. For the ones that knew her best knew the sound of slot machines was like music to her ears. Giving to all that she knew came second to none, as she lived a life full of love, ethics, and morals. She was an idol to some and a friend to many. Our Queen has a real crown now.

She is survived by her daughter, Lorri L. Terrell; brothers John Douglas Kemp and Elmer Wayne Kemp; her sister Bertha Marion Bridges; grandchildren Shanna Latino, Josh Latino, Brittney (Justin) Carroll, Brooke (Landon) Tims, & Caitlyn (Drew) Meyerchick; her son-in-law of many years John Terrell; and multiple great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She is welcomed at our heavenly gates by her late husband, Johnny Leonard “J.L.” Latino; a son, Johnny Latino; parents, Elmer & Bertha Kemp; sisters, Dicey Marie Hunt and Thelma Ann Jones; a brother James Edward Kemp; and her granddaughter, Lauren Boone.

Visitation will be held at Poole Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa, LA, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 11:00am-2:00pm, with services beginning at 2:00pm. Rev. Field Thigpen will officiate the service and interment will follow at Lee’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Justin Carroll, Landon Tims, Drew Meyerchick, Josh Latino, John Terrell, and Brad Wallace.  Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Crain, Sr. and Brad Bridges.

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