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Loretta Drennan Obituary

Loretta Drennan MCLEAN, VA - Loretta (Lori) Drennan (1943-2022), of McLean, VA, passed away on December 19, 2022 at home. Born in Tennessee, she moved to Washington DC area at young age and went on to graduate from Anacostia High school . She was loved and will be remembered by her many friends and extended family for her incredible heart and loving spirit. She always put others first and was known for her exquisite taste, sense of humor, and dynamic cooking ability that she loved to share with friends and family. Lori was employed by the US Government for many years and worked for Response Dynamic for over 20 years, where she was loved by all of her coworkers. Lori cared for her husband of many years, Mike Drennan right up to his passing in 1998 and her sick sister, Joyce, last 5 years of her life, always putting herself second. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Bean and extended relatives in Charleston, SC. Lori was the widow of Mike Drennan and was close to his children, Michael, Lynn and James, and grandson Ken, Jr. Lori will be missed terribly but her impact on the lives she touched will be forever remembered. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2023.

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Jacqueline Gerardi

January 28, 2023

Lori was my friend for seventy years -- a precious gift I cherished. Through the good and bad times in our lives we supported each other. Whatever obstacle Lori was facing she never failed to ask about my family. We expressed our concern about Lori's health and her heavy workload as a caretaker. She would reply: "I'm hanging in there," and that she did so admirably.
Lori used laughter as a perfect tonic to recover from negativity and moved on quickly. She was strong, determined, supportive and loyal. Her sense of humor and quick wit was infectious. She would laugh at herself which made her more endearing.
I want to call her and then I
realize I cannot. She will live in my heart every day. I am blessed she was my dear friend.
Jacki Gerardi

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Connie M Tate

January 16, 2023

I worked with Lori for many years. She will be missed.

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