Lori D. Ringgold

Lori Dee Ringgold was born in Baltimore on April 29, 1975 to Reginald and Deitra Ringgold. She was the youngest of two children (brother, Reggie). On June 28, 2018, Lori was suddenly called home. Lori attended schools in Baltimore City and County and graduated from Milford Mill Academy in 1994. Following graduation, she studied criminal justice at Baltimore City Community College. Later, Lori received her 90 hour Childhood Development Certification from the State of Maryland. In 1997 Lori's only child, Demoriay, was born. At that time, she began a career as a caregiver. Her last position was with Catholic Charities of Baltimore Gallagher Services, caring for disabled adults. Lori's talent and passion for hair care, dancing, music, swimming, taking care of others, cooking and trying different foods began at an early age. Family and friends remember that Lori sucked her thumb for so long that it was flat. Lori also loved being a Girl Scout. As a teenager, Lori decided that everyone had a nickname and she should have one too. She named herself "Lemon," and to this day is called "Lemon" by childhood friends. Lori accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Lori was loyal, affectionate, optimistic and charismatic person who was the glue that united her friends creating a sisterhood. She always showed love and concern no matter how much time had passed between visits. Lori loved spending time with family and friends. In later years, she cared for her Mom and grandson. She also cared for many of the neighborhood children and donated her time in helping the less fortunate in the community. Lori made many lifelong friends whom she referred to as her sisters and cousins. In 2000, she and her friends established a birthday club where they traveled and celebrated life as sisters and cousins. Lori will be remembered as a truly remarkable woman. Lori leaves to cherish her loving memory: her mother, Deitra Ringgold; father, Reginald Ringgold; son, Demoriay Ringgold; grandson, Demoriay Jr; siblings, Reginald Ringgold Jr (Connie) and Stephanie Glascoe; significant other, Paul Bradley Jr; niece, Shamir Thompson; nephews, Raymond Ringgold and Reginald Ringgold 3rd; lifelong "sister" friend, Kesha Westbrook and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nepehws, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

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Lori D. Ringgold

April 29, 1975 - June 28, 2018