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Lori Funk Obituary
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FUNK, Lori LORI ANNE EVANS FUNK Lori Anne Evans Funk was born April 4, 1970 in Chester, PA and raised in Millville, PA. It was in Millville where Lori first began to follow her heart teaching and impacting the lives of children. In 2007, she found her dream job working with the Georgia Home School System in Atlanta helping students and teachers achieve their potential. Her great passions in life were her family, friends and Drum and Bugle Corps activities. After a sudden and rare illness, Lori went peacefully to be with her Lord on August 27, 2010. She is survived by her husband David Leslie Funk, and children Thomas, Parker, and Nina of Peachtree City, GA. She is also survived by her parents Donald and Shelley Evans, brother Matthew and his family Lisa, Blake, Landon and Larissa all from Millville. She will be missed greatly by all those who loved her including her dear friends Stacie Hollandsworth of Mayport, FL, also Gina Nelkie and Natalie Kohlhaas of Peachtree City, GA. Her faith lead her to seek peace in all situations and for all those whom she loved. Now it is her turn to have that peace surround and hold her close. In Georgia, a service will be held at A.S. Turner and Sons of Decatur on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Visitation will begin at 1:30pm with the service immediately following at 2:30pm. The service in Millville will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider contributing to the Funk Family Fund at the Delta Community Credit Union, further information about this can be found on the AS Turner obituary page (www.asturner.com).
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Memories and Condolences
for Lori Funk
Karen Carmy
January 21, 2011
Dearest Family and Friends of Lori- I am so sorry for your loss. All who knew Lori, loved her. She had such warmth and kindness. She inspired many, and now she points us to our heavenly Savior. May God surround you with His peace that passes all understanding.
Jackie Welman
December 14, 2010
Lori was one of the kindest and most beautiful people I've ever met, inside and out. I think of her every day, and pray for all of us who loved her so much to find peace with the loss of her from our present lives, but her memory will live on within us always. Till we meet again Lor-bob, love you
Lorinda Watts
November 12, 2010
The Watts Family would like to send our condolences to the Funk family and friends. We all will take with us the magnificence, brilliance, and wondrous teachings she brought to the world. Her life’s expression will go on to touch millions through those whose paths she crossed.
Sending love to you all!
The Watts Family
Tim Reicher
November 5, 2010
A very sad time...Lori was a special person, with incredible kindness for everyone...she will be missed physically but remembered forever...Tim Reicher(Crossmen 87-88)
October 27, 2010
Dave, Parker, Thomas, and Nina~ I pray that you are healing with God's love, peace, and compassion. I know that Lori is without pain and is smiling her sweet smile in heaven. Don't you just know she has some of the biggest wings available so that she can stand watch over all of you!
Dear Lord- I pray for your arms to constantly give her family peace and compassion. Please shower them with her love and memories forever.
Blessings, Miranda Haigler-King & Family Hiawassee, GA
Miranda Haigler-King & family
October 27, 2010
Dave-I'm sorry for the passing of Lori. She was a light that will never be distinguished. She made a difference in so many of our lives and she will be sorely missed. I pray that you and the kids are coping well and healing with the Lord's hand over your lives. Blessings,
Gena S
September 27, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
The Thorpe Family
September 8, 2010
Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie Overholt
September 7, 2010
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of Lori. Lori’s passion and dedication for education was an inspiration to all. She was an amazing person and has touched the lives of so many. Her light will continue to shine. I am blessed by knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, whom she loved so much, during this difficult time. Julie Overholt K12 Aurora OH
David Ballard
September 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Dave B
Crossmen '87-'89
Roy ( WHIT ) Whittaker
September 2, 2010
I did'nt know Lori but She is in the Crossmen Family just like me ... God bless her family ....Whit
Gary Smith
September 2, 2010
I had the honor of working with Lori and getting to know her as a professional and a person. She will be missed.
Kerri Pickett-Hoffman
September 2, 2010
My heart sinks to read of Lori's passing. I fondly remember Lori's inspiring opening remarks to teachers at GCA in 2009. She encouraged them to "find their rock" and to stand for high student achievement and she rightly praised their many accomplishments. She was truly an instructional leader. I hope that Lori's family is able to find comfort in knowing that Lori was that "rock" for many people and that she so positively touched the lives of students, teachers and co-workers, alike. I will sincerely miss Lori.
--kerri pickett-hoffman
k12, Inc.
Jim Sheldrake (Crusaders)
September 2, 2010
Don, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you during this time.
Lisa Brunner
September 1, 2010
Lori was the sweetest person in the world. She has helped me believe in myself during the times she was with us at Owen J. Roberts teaching us all about colorguard.. We willl miss her....
Troy,Tonia,& Dillon Costa
September 1, 2010
Lori was truely a gift to all those at GCA. Thank you for all you did for our son and the many,many,many other students you believed in. May God keep you and bring comfort and peace to your family.
Fay Thompson
September 1, 2010
My sincerest Sympathies to all of her Friends and Family. Very sad to loose someone as dear as Lori. I pray for Peace and Understanding for all of you. Fay Thompson
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
September 1, 2010
The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School community is deeply saddened at the loss of one of its 13 pioneer teachers. Lori joined us in 2001 and she was one of the first teachers in the country to embrace this innovative model of teaching. In the PAVCS community, Lori was a passionate, innovative and dedicated teacher who would do whatever it took to educate her students and support her families. Lori was never too busy to pitch in and help. She was always using her ingenuity and creativity to find ways to make something better and more efficient. Lori was a consummate colleague to all who had the pleasure of working with her and a close personal friend to many in our community.
Virtual education has lost one of its shining stars, but her impact and influence will continue to shine far beyond her earthly presence with us.
Our thoughts, prayers and sincere sympathy are extended to her family at this difficult time.
She will be missed
Ren cierniak
September 1, 2010
the world became alittle less happier today now that lori has pass away from us. Only hope to have her memorey live on.
Debra Ragonese-Green
September 1, 2010
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Lori's passing. What a vibrant soul that has gone on to heaven far too soon!
Mary & Ndea Giles
September 1, 2010
Thanks Lori for your for being such a good sport, when, my niece teased you about your name. The short time I spent speaking with you doing my inroduction to, K12, You made it a little eaiser to get started. U will be missed.
Allison Jenkins
September 1, 2010
It's always intensely sad when a fellow Crossmen passes. All our thoughts are with her family and friends.
"When all else is gone, only the bones remain."
September 1, 2010
May you have peace, Lori and her family....C. Abdur-Rahman (Norcross, GA)
Kevin Lewis & Family
September 1, 2010
God Bless Lori and her family. Lori will sadly be missed and indeed forever be in our hearts and in our prayers.
Wendy Capra
September 1, 2010
God bless the Funk and Evans families. My deepest sympathy-Wendy Capra Crossmen color guard 90-93
Glover Family
September 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Lori's passing. We pray that God's presence surrounds the family and may you all stay in His perfect peace. The GCA family will miss her.
August 31, 2010
From the Carroll-Rinker Family may God bless the Family of Lori Funk. Lori's will be greatly missed throughout her family at Georgia Cyber Academy. We are truly sorry for your loss. Teresa Rinker (Monroe, GA)
James Kirby
August 31, 2010
From :The Kirby Family may GOD bless this family thanks LORI for your dedication you will be missed greatly
J. West
August 31, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss and deeply saddened by Lori's passing. She was wonderfully helpful when we first came to GVA and a joy to speak with since. We were fortunate to meet Lori once at the Musuem in Carterville and she was as pleasant as always. May the Lord bless you and your family.
Salena Grimes
August 31, 2010
We are sorry for your loss of such a dear young woman. We send you our deepest condolences. May God's love and peace comfort you through this time and you are in our prayers.
Niyoka McCoy
August 31, 2010
"I learned a lot from Lori. Her sense of understanding and her humorous nature will be missed here at GCA. My prayers are with your family."
Leah Falls
August 31, 2010
Having worked with Lori these past three years in Georgia, watching her work tirelessly to help start Georgia Cyber Academy, has been the greatest blessing. Lori showed kindness and true interest in everyone she met. I will truly miss her smile, her humor, and her 80's music! Prayers of peace and comfort to David, the children, and Mr. and Mrs. Evans, as well as all who mourn her loss.
Karla Jackson
August 31, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family in your difficult time. May you continue to find strength and peace.
Lisa Couts-Creech
August 31, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss. We were with GCA since the inception and always enjoyed Lori's bubbly personality. She will be deeply missed. May the peace of our Lord be with you and your family. Lisa, John Wayne, Andrew, Steven, and Kayla Couts-Creech
Tracey Strother
August 31, 2010
"We are sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences. I have been here with GCA since its inception. I did not get to meet Lori personally, however her warmth and dedication was received through her kmails May God bless and keep you and know you are not alone" Sincerely, Tracey Strother (Athens, Ga)
Shandra Spear
August 31, 2010
I have two children with disabilities that have benefited from virtual education at GVA. My heart and prayers go out to Lori's family. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dani McManamy Grinis
August 30, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss.
We have been with GCA since 2007 and though we never met in person Lori's name was well known to us. She will be missed.
May God bless you and your children.
Sincerely
Dezirea, Jess, Seven Grinis
Alan Reyes
August 30, 2010
I am sorry for your family's and all of our loss. Lori was a wonderful person, a terrific educator, who made a huge impact on so many students and families. I am honored to have known and worked with her.
Bentley
August 30, 2010
We are deeply saddened by Ms. Lori Funk's passing away. She has left an indelible mark in a lot of Ga families who aspire to make a difference in their children's lives. We will forever be greatful for her leadership. God Bless & we will keep you in our prayers. Again, Thank you Ms. Funk.
-Bentley Family
August 30, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, David. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Laura Carmichael
DCCU
Misty McDowell
August 30, 2010
I have three children that have been attending GCA since it began in 2007. Although we did not know Lori personally, her name is one that we were familiar with. I am sadden by your loss and your family is in our prayers.
Marsha S
August 30, 2010
I pray for God's sustaining peace and comfort to be with the family and with the extended GCA family. His presence can most often be felt in the most difficult and trying times; and in the most unusual ways.
The King Family
August 30, 2010
Even though our family never personally met Lori we will forever be grateful for her work with GCA. Without her dream and passion our child would not have the wonderful opportunity to be part of such a great educational entity. May God bless you and comfort you.
randall Jones
August 30, 2010
We are truely sorry the family.. We will pray for this special family.. god bless.. She will truely be missed. Randall Jones, Lenox,Ga
Your family is in our prayers.
Bisa Lewis
August 30, 2010
We appreciate all the hard work by Mrs. Funk. This is my children's first year in GCA, but we are already enjoying the differences from brick and mortar schools. Children and their families will benefit from her hard work and innovative ideas for generations! Your family is in our prayers.
Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis
Carolyn Lemons
August 30, 2010
I and my son are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and keep you during this time of bereavement. I didn't know Lori personally, but I'm sure she touched us in some way. My regards,
Anna M
August 30, 2010
Mrs. Funk taught me in 6th grade. She has been such a infunce in my life!
K ROBERTS
August 30, 2010
MY SON ATTENDS GCA AND AND OUR HEARTS GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY SHE WAS A GOOD ANGEL GOD MUST HAVE OTHER PLANS FOR ALL HIS ANGELS
Cindy Oldham
August 30, 2010
As a member of the GCA family we grieve with you with your sudden loss; however rejoice that Lori is in a much better place. May you find comfort in knowing she is with Jesus now.
SUZETTE WATSON
August 30, 2010
THANK YOU FOR SHARING LORI WITH US. SHE HAS HELPED US THROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL,LOVE TO LEARN. OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN,AS WELL AS LORI'S FAMILY
. I COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON AN EMAIL FROM LORI TO EXPLAIN OUR NEXT ADVENTURE WITH VIRTUAL SCHOOL.IT WAS A COMFORT TO HAVE HER PIONEER THESE ROADS FOR US ON OUR ACADEMIC ADVENTURES . VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,GOD WILL KEEP YOU IN PERFECT PEACE.
THE WATSON'S (ELLENWOOD,GA)
August 30, 2010
Heaven gained another wonderful angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God's loving arms wrap around your family giving them peace during this time of sorrow. We are so sorry about your loss. Mrs. Funk was a wonderful person who was such an important part of GCA. Mrs. Funk will be greatly missed by everyone. Love, The White Family (GCA) (Rome, GA)
Velvetta Christian
August 30, 2010
My family and I are sorry for your loss. We will miss Mrs. Funk deeply. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Haylee Turner
August 30, 2010
RIP Lori, and thanks for doing such a great job at GCA. God bless your family!
Tina Woodlock
August 30, 2010
I met Lori just a few years ago with Nina, Morgan and Brooke in girlscouts. The interesting thing is that you didn't have to know her a long time to know she was a very special person. There are few people in life you meet that you feel you have known forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you!! Tina, Brooke and Richard
Evelyn Brock
August 30, 2010
Heavens gain as another angel now ia with our father. Lori will be missed as she touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are for the family and all who knew her.
August 30, 2010
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and keep you (Funk family) during your time of bereavement. You are in our prayers.
~The Blakes (GCA family)
Lesley Borders
August 30, 2010
Me and my families prayers are with those who knew Mrs. Funk. And I hope that peace and love will continue to surround them at their time of need. It is because of Mrs. Funk that my childern had a choice about thier schooling and for that I am very thankful to her and her strength and passion to fight for what she believed was right. May God be with you all during this time of pain, healing, and growth that has came and will come.
Carla Baylor
August 30, 2010
Your family will be in our prayers and thoughts...May God be with you and guide you
charles owens
August 30, 2010
we are very sorry for your lost we keep you in your family in our prayers and may god be with u
Sylvia Mckeller
August 30, 2010
Thank You! From: family's at GCA.
Pamela Horne
August 30, 2010
My deepest sympathys of the loss of such a wonderful person. She was an important part of GCA and she will be missed dearly. The family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this most difficult time and give you the strength to move forward.
August 30, 2010
Lori has been a blessing to our family through the GCA. She will be remembered with great appreciation. With love to her family,
The Hazelrig Family
August 30, 2010
Such a quiet voice, who came, touched so many ..... and completed purpose. She will be missed, our prayers for the family. Fitchett family (Lithonia, GA)
August 30, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Lori has been a blessing for the GCA family. She will be truly missed.-The Jean Family (Locust Grove, GA)
Marilyn Bunch
August 30, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends..
Sonubi's family
August 30, 2010
I happen to have a brief encounter with Lori during one of our children's CRCT in Atlanta. I had a good first impression about her during our conversation so her picture flashed before my eyes when I was told about her passing on even before reading her obituary. Thank you for all did for the GCA family. You will always be remembered in our heart. May your gently soul be awaken to more joyful activities and may the Almighty give your family the strenght to move on.
Tina Classen
August 30, 2010
May your many happy memories bring you comfort and peace at this sad time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Buffy Merriman
August 30, 2010
May GOD be with you all who knew and loved Lori. We are a new family this year to GCA,and this is so heart breaking. We are so thankful for all she has done, for the moment and for the time ahead, for all the children and their family. God Bless You Lori! Angela Yawn,and her family-
Rhonda Jumber
August 30, 2010
Lori was a one of a kind leader, role model, and, friend. She will be missed by her GCA family very much! She had a heart of gold! God Bless her family. Rhonda Jumber
August 30, 2010
You all rest in the arms of the Lord while Lori is in the presence of God. Her memories will live on and so will her willingness to serve and support others. We thank the Lord for her time here and we thank you all for sharing her with our GCA family as well.
~T~
Sharon Snyder
August 30, 2010
I am praying for your family during this very difficult time. Although I had never met Lori, I am very thankful for her contribution and dedication to GCA and the ability that I have to home school. Regards
Sandra Argo
August 30, 2010
We are sorry for your great loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I never met Lori in person, but she will be greatly missed. She has left a great legacy with GCA which will benefit children for years to come. My grandson is one of those children and I am grateful for the impact it has made in his life. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Vicky & Serena Mullins
August 30, 2010
Our prayers are with Lori's family and we know that the Lord will carry them through this time of need. Family try and remember that all the lives that Lori touched was part of the plan that the Lord had for her and when her work was finished here on earth, that the Lord called her home to be with him for eternity. God Bless Your Family!
August 30, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You are and will continue to be in our prayers.
Just know that we share in your loss as she was instrumental in helping so many of Ga's children. She will be sorely missed.
The Buehl Family
Michelle Lane
August 30, 2010
So sorry for the loss of Lori, may God rest her soul. :(
karla knudsen
August 30, 2010
Blessings and Peace to your family. We so appreciate everything Lori did on behalf of our children and their education. --The Knudsen Family (GCA--Savannah, GA)
Carol Argabright
August 30, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about your tragic and sudden loss. We are so grateful for the work that she has done for the GCA family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Deborah Tisdale
August 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. We didn't meet Lori but her contributions to GCA were felt by all. She will be greatly missed.
The Tisdale Family
Donna Schmock
August 30, 2010
We are so sorry to hear that Lori has passed away. We met her at a school function, and definately knew her name. She was well know and loved through GCA. She was so young, but keep your strengh in knowing she is with JESUS. We will pray for your family and her husband and children. May God give you peace.
The Schmock Family
Garvey Family
August 30, 2010
We did not know Lori personally but we appreciate all she has done to make GCA a great alternative for children in the Georgia school system.
We love homeschooling, and it sounds like without Lori's influence we would not have this wonderful experience.
Thank You.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Marian Sterling and family
August 30, 2010
May the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, knowing that the lecagy of Lori lives on through you, and through the many lives she has toughed.
Lewis Family (GCA)
August 30, 2010
Reaching out in our hearts and with our prayers to the Funk Family. We were so sad to hear this.
Dashawn Walters
August 30, 2010
Our prayers are with the Funk family! We are deeply sadden to learn of your lost !She will really be missed in the GCA family. We are thankful for the impact that she's made on my sons education and all of the other countless amount of students! To her family thanks for sharing her with the world! Allways remember the fond memeories with her.May the blessings of God be with you all everyday !
The Heath Family
August 30, 2010
Your family is in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
BEVERLY ARMSTRONG
August 30, 2010
Lori has blessed so many children although i never HAD The privalge in meeting her in person she has helped my daugher in so many was.THANK YOU!!!we well miss her and well be praying for the family and frends of GVS/GCA.KENNETH, BEVERLY ,MIRANDA ARMSTRONG
Carol Greene
August 30, 2010
To the family of Lori Funk, our son Levi and literally several thousand other young students have benefited from Lori's life passion to help offer Georgia students an outstanding education. She will be missed. May you find comfort through the presence of Jesus.
Stephanie Petters
August 30, 2010
You will be missed but with peacefullness now. My heartfelt sympathies for your family.
Hill-Goodman Family
August 30, 2010
Our prayers are with the Funk family during this hard time. Lori will be missed very much. It was a great pleasure partnering with her to educate my children at GCA. Please know she will forever be in our hearts
The Pollard Family
August 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Funk family we are sorry for your loss. My family too has been touched by Mrs Funk's work daily.
McKaleigh Harmon
August 30, 2010
Our prayers are with the Funk family. (Harmon Family in Henry County)
LaVerne Williams-Dixon
August 30, 2010
"My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort." The Williams-Dixon Family (Augusta, GA)
August 30, 2010
God love you all in this time of grief. Thank you for her spirit and leadership in GCA!
Delaney Calderon and family
August 30, 2010
We are sorry for your loss.All of you are in our prayers.God will give you strength amd comfort in your time of sorrow
Myra Crawford
August 30, 2010
I am just so sorry to hear about this. I only met Lori once, but as others said, I was touched by her work almost daily. My prayers go out the Funk family. I pray comfort and peace for all of you.
pebbles simmons
August 30, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about this. i do give my deepest sympathy to her family. This is such a great lost that i'm lost for words. Please just know that she was a very memorable person. Pebbles/sade simmons/joshua/joey curiel
Novonya Ramirez
August 30, 2010
Our hearts go out to Lori's Husband, & Children. We are sorry for your lost. May God give you peace, and comfort thoroughout this sorrowful time.
Elmin, Novonya, & Alissia Ramirez -GCA family. (McDonough, Ga.)
Shae Nickerson
August 30, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless and keep you during this time. Many kids have and will benefit from Lori's hard work. Keep God first and he will provide comfort to each of you. Michael, Shae and family
Ursula Still
August 30, 2010
Words cannot express enough how sad and joyous is this occasion. Our prayers go out to your family, especially her children, to have this loss in their lives. Mrs. Lori enriched the lives of so many through her love and passion for many children through education and pivotal in helping the children of GA rise above the standard of our state. Thank you to her parents who instilled so much into her. Thank you to her immediate family who shared her with us. Lastly, thank you God for the gift of her (or to at least be a benefactor of her purpose driven life). May her life be celebrated forevermore and your hearts be comforted in knowing she is with our Lord and Savior.
Graysan, Ursula and the Still Family, GCA
Riverdale, GA
Diane Price
August 30, 2010
I am sorry to here of your lost,But know in your heart that GOD need her the most, my deepest thought is with your family and think of the legacy she leave behind,,,,,,,,,,,....D.PRICE & M.Green
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