Lorraine Marie Whaley, 71, passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Lorraine was born on July 1, 1954, in Napa, California, to Ervin Clarence Battelle and Santina Rose (Ippolito) Currin. She was raised in the Calistoga, California area and later graduated from Lakewood High School in Southern California. Following high school, Lorraine attended a trade school where she studied computer programming. She worked for several years as an office manager at Jack’s Recycling in California before eventually making her home in Oklahoma.

Lorraine had a spirited personality and a love for life’s simple joys. She enjoyed shopping—especially late-night trips to K-Mart—riding motorcycles (most often shotgun) and attending motorcycle rallies. She had a deep love for animals, particularly her dogs and her parrot. Known for her fun-loving nature, Lorraine also enjoyed expressing herself through her tattoos. Above all, she cherished her family and took great pride in her grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her mother, Santina Rose Currin; father, Ervin Clarance Battelle; brother, Ray Battelle; sister, Linda Albro; and her brother, Michael Battelle.

She is survived by her wife, Diana Decker; daughter, Tia Oses; daughter-in-law, Jessica Stapp; grandson, Damien X Stapp-Oses, granddaughter, Angelina Alatorre; grandson-in-law, Vance Jackson; son, William Richard Whaley; daughter-in-law, Melissa; grandchildren, Kristi Kae Taylor; grandsons, David Wayne Taylor III, and William Richard Whaley Jr.; sister, Tina Williams; nieces, Brandi, Tammy, and Shawn; nephews, Christopher, Mike, and Scott; as well as other extended family members and friends.