Lorena Eastridge Wicker

Lorena Eastridge Wicker, 87, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at UNC Medical in Chapel Hill, surrounded by family.

Lorena was born January 21st, 1937, in Meadowview, VA, to Tommy and Deal O’Quinn Eastridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy V. Wicker, Jr.; and her brother, John Eastridge.

Lorena was retired from CrossRoads Grill where she worked as a cook and a cashier. She also worked as a private duty nursing aide. She was a member and pillar of the Graham Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. She loved coloring in her adult coloring books and taking care of others.

Lorena is survived by her son, Maurice Wicker and his wife, Shawna of Siler City; and her grandson, Joseph Wicker and his fiancé, Isabella Selder of Pleasant Garden.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at 2 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, from 5 – 7 pm. Burial will follow service Thursday at Flint Ridge Church. Officiating service will be Pastor Kevin Barber.

Memorials can be made to Graham Full Gospel Tabernacle Church for the Flint Ridge Project, 109 Webster Rd., Graham, NC 27253.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Wicker family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com