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Lora McConnell Obituary

Lora D. (Cook) McConnell, 59

Dunkirk - Lora D. (Cook) McConnell, 59, of Muncie, IN., formerly of Dunkirk, IN., passed away, unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017, at her residence.

Lora was born in West Virginia on November 7, 1957, a daughter of Zona Cook of Dunkirk, IN., and the late Jack Cook.

She was a 1977 graduate of Jay County High School in Portland, IN., as a child, Lora enjoyed spending time with her grandparents in West Virginia. Later in life, she cherished her time with family, friends and her own grandchildren. She was loved and will be sadly missed.

Lora is survived by her mother Zona Cook, two sons; Andrew and Seth Thompson both of Albany, IN., four grandchildren; Kelsey, Ashley, Ethan, and Rylee Thompson, two aunts; Donna Hatfield and Clara Skeens, and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at MJS Mortuaries - Dunkirk Chapel on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Randy Davis officiating.

Friends are invited to call two hours prior to the funeral from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Burial will be held at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, IN., at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Dunkirk Chapel.

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Published by The Star Press on Jul. 27, 2017.

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Lucy Vance

July 22, 2021

Lora was a neighbor of mine and was like Family .. We all would share Cookouts and laughs and a few crys.. Sure miss her her passing was such a shock... RIP Lora and know YOU will always have a place in my heart.. Such a sweet Lady... My Deepest Sympathies to her Family Especially The Boys... Seth and Andy... My heart goes out to You.. Such kind Men...

Bonita Alexander

July 21, 2020

It's been 3years my friend, but your there at my side sometimes. today for sure, u know I have something heavey on my mind .I feel u guiding me to make the right choice..thank u Lord, always my fried....bunni

KELLEY

July 28, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

July 28, 2017

Aunt orla as my kids called you. You will be deeply missed we loved you so very much. Our condolences to the family...im sorry for your loss of an amazing woman....

Sue Pryor

July 27, 2017

Rest High On That Mountain. So very sorry for the family loss of a beautiful person...

KC Ellis

July 26, 2017

RIH Lora..fly high beautiful angel!!

Rick

July 26, 2017

Lora I will miss you dearly. I will always love you. Rest in piece. Rick meadows

WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART MY FRIEND...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

BONITA ALEXANDER

July 26, 2017

bonita alexander

July 26, 2017

my dear friend I will never for you... may this candle burn until we meet again...

bonita alexander

July 26, 2017

will never forget you

Lucy Vance

July 26, 2017

Seth and Andy... wanted to send my deepest sympathy... losing a parent is the hardest thing in the world... I will miss Lora so much... Lv y'all... if ya need anything I can help with let me know... again I am so sorry... God Bless you and your family...

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