Lorraine Mosley

LORRAINE ZELLE MOSLEY Lorraine Mosley, 78, of Chico, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 19, 2013. A vigil will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Brusie Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church in Chico on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. After cremation, a private family interment will occur at a later date. Lorraine was born June 13, 1934 to Marie Bain and Willis Kai in Chico, California. She attended schools in Chico and graduated from Chico High School in 1952, lettering in field hockey. Lorraine retired as head of Interlibrary Loan at California State University in 1996, after 22 years of service. Lorraine lived life to the fullest and was devoted to her church and her family. She was a member of the Eagles, Catholic Daughters, and Elders Group of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe. She was a voracious reader, an avid Pinochle player, and never missed a chance to play and meet with her friends. Lorraine was most proud of her eclectic garden that was admired by many. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Elpidio Santos; her second husband, John K. Mosley; and her brother, Jimmy Kai. Survivors include her sister, Ruth Ferris of Chico; daughters, Susan (Santos) Brush of McCloud, and Sandra (Santos) Knight of Chico; a son, Steve C. Santos of Chico; step-son, Danny Mosley of Yuba City; granddaughters, Natalie and Sarah Frost; and grandson, Scott G. Knight. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Divine Savior Catholic Church on behalf of the Chico Community Food Locker.