Lorraine “Sue” Britt

Lorraine “Sue” Britt, 64, passed into God’s hands on May 26, 2013, at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Seattle in 1949 and grew up in Chitina/Lower Tonsina. She married James L. Britt in 1968, lived five years in Ernestine, and then raised five children in Valdez before moving to Wasilla in 2001. Sue previously worked as a home child care provider, a lead cashier at Eagle Quality in Valdez, then a paraprofessional at Valdez Public Schools and a substitute at Mat-Su public schools, finally retiring in 2012 from GCI after eight years as a telephone operator.

Sue enjoyed being active outdoors as much as possible, from riding snowmachines to playing softball to gardening. She was also accomplished at knitting, crocheting and sewing. However, her favorite thing to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, James Britt; children, Michael (Valerie) Britt of Rochester Minn., Daniel (Sherry) Britt of Wasilla, Michele Kelly (Mike Morris) of Wasilla, Matthew (Heather) Britt of Palmer and Dawn Britt (Joe Seymore) of Wasilla; grandchildren, Avia Smith Britt, Anna Kelly, Jareth Britt, Sydny Kelly, Connor Britt, Faith Britt, Perrin Britt, Elijah Britt, Lexi Seymore, Logan Seymore, Aidan LaSelle, Adalyn Britt, Kaydence Seymore, Jonathan Britt and Keegan Britt; great-granddaughter, Halie VanHout; and brothers, Howard Haley, Jonathan Nagengast and Butch Nagengast.

Preceding her in death was her mother, Barbara Nagengast; and brother, Phillip Nagengast.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 6 at her home, 6950 Windsor Dr., in Wasilla.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 3851 Piper St. Ste. U240, Anchorage, AK 99508.

Arrangements were entrusted to Cremation Society of Alaska, alaskacremation.com.