Lorie was born on September 19, 1961 in Prosser, Washington and passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024 at her home in Wellton, Arizona.

Lorie was raised in Grandview, Washington and attended Grandview Schools and was a graduate of Grandview High School, Class of 1980.

While attending Grandview Schools, Lorie played volleyball and was a cheerleader in Junior High and High School. She also played the piano in her younger years and a clarinet in school bands. After High School she made her home in Grandview where she had two sons, Cole Phelps and Jamie Phelps. She worked as a cashier at Safeway and Platt Electric in sales.

In 1998, Lorie moved to Yakima, Washington with her family, where she made her home until April 2022. While living in Yakima and raising her two sons, she worked at Rosaurs Grocery as a cashier, Penguin Pluming and Bemis Appliance as a Parts Specialist.

In 2019 Lorie went to work for the Yakima School District as a Lunch Lady, mainly working at Cottonwood Elementary School. She had a passion for the children and loved them as they loved her.

In April 2022, Lorie moved south to Wellton, Arizona with her loving boyfriend, Grant Garner where they made their home until the time of her death.

Lorie was always ready to lend a helping hand and offer words of comfort and encouragement to whomever needed it. She was also the most supportive and selfless woman that you would have encounter. She was genuine and very outgoing and didn't know a stranger. She had a smile that was infectious and a laugh that was contagious. Her personality brought warmth and joy to everyone she met. She truly loved and adored her family and friends. Lorie was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her granddaughter, Emalynn was always the apple of her eye.

Lorie had a passion for cooking and always enjoyed coming up with new recipes to try and share. She enjoyed Facetiming with her two sons and family who lived 1200 miles away and doing a snapchat with her sons and sisters. Whether it be a text, phone call, or a Facebook post, she always put her family and friends first.  She was an avid Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chief's football fan.

Lorie's favorite TV shows were The Voice, Chicago Med, Fire and PD. She also enjoyed watching Freddy and Juan's Mine Rescue.

Lorrie was an organizer and had a knack for beautiful decorating. She enjoyed camping in the mountains and going to beaches. She thoroughly enjoyed music, dancing, and attending concerts. Her favorite genre of music was listening to Classic Rock and 80's tunes, but liking all types of music.

Lorie's legacy will continue to live on with her selfless act of choosing to be an Arizona Organ Donor. She was able to help improve many recipients' lives with her precious gifts.

Lorie is survived by her two sons, Cole Phelps from Yakima, Washington, Jamie Phelps from Grandview, Washington, their father Jack Phelps from Yakima, Washington, her two sisters, Teresa Parrish (Richard Parrish) from Richland, Washington and Lisa Gall from Pasco, Washington. She is also survived by granddaughter, Emalynn Phelps from Yakima, Washington, aunt & uncle, John & Geraldine Haines from Grandview, Washington, several nephews, nieces, cousins and her loving boyfriend, Grant Garner from Wellton, Arizona. Not only does she leave behind all of her family, but also all of her immeasurable amount of friends.

Lorie is preceded in death by her parents, Delmer and Velma Haines, and her aunt, Helen Cornell Weese.

Please join us for Lorie's Celebration of Life & reception on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Anchor Point Church, 609 Bonnieview Road, Grandview, Washington 98930.

Lorie always brought more joy and contagious laughter wherever she went. We would be honored if you could join us in sharing a funny story, favorite memory, and favorite dish to share at a potluck style reception.

Your presence is enough of a gift, but if you would wish to make a denotation, a Go Fund Me account has been set up on Facebook in honor of Lorie Leanne Haines. Support Lorie Leanne Haines Celebration of Life