Photo courtesy of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Gastonia
Gastonia, North Carolina
Nov 9, 1971 – Sep 6, 2021 (Age 49)
Lori Richelle Myers 1971 - 2021 Gastonia – Lori Richelle Myers, 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 due to an automobile accident in Grassy Creek, North Carolina. She was returning from a 3 day canoeing trip with Travis and friends. She was born in Gaston County on November 9, 1971. Lori was a journalist and wonderful writer she enjoyed writing and traveling. Lori's book is due to be published in December. She loved the outdoors, often canoeing, hiking and camping. She was an outdoor adventurist . She was a loving, kind and beautiful daughter, mother, sister and friend to many. Survivors include her greatest accomplishment was her son, Tyler Watts; her parents, Renee and Bo Mackey; her brother, Britt and wife Missy Myers; nephews, Britt Myers and Carson Myers; her boyfriend, Travis McNeil; her Uncle Keith Bumgardner and wife Monica; numerous cousins; and her beloved fur baby, Emmy. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 17th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home A Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Chapel Interment will follow at Evergreen "A Quiet Place" In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if you feel the need to stay home, a card or phone call to the family will be appreciated. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family. To view the Memorial Video Tribute please use the following link: http://videos.lifetributes.com/1162533
Lori was a wonderful mom and friend to many people she was always up beat ,creative and a joy to talk to ! Would love access to her book she had recently finished. God made Lori to sooth people . RIP Lori you were a social butterfly ❤
Gurney Kaufman
September 01, 2023 | Greensboro NC / West Jeffers, NC | Friend
Lori was a longtime friend of mine I think she was a Great gal and have known her since we met on MySpace lol We have had many good conversations and she loves her son and seemed so happy . I live in the mountains and wish I could have seen her and her boyfriend she was so happy with. Haven’t spoken with her in the last year or so But was always excited hearing about her adventures. We have had many funny conversations and I regret not ever being able to connect with her and laugh She was...
Gurney Kaufman
September 26, 2021 | West Jefferson, NC | Friend
So so sorry for your loss she was like you're a lovely and wonderful person
Jerry Dennis
September 18, 2021 | Monroe, NC | Family Friend
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Skeet Reese and family
September 17, 2021 | Auburn, CA
Britt, Missy and the entire Myers Family and extended family. Lori and I send our deepest sympathy at such a tragic loss. You are and will remain in our Prayers during this most difficult of times. Walter and Lori Kimble
Walter Kimble
September 14, 2021 | Gastonia, NC | Friend
Our hearts are aching for you. We know your hearts are broken. You have lost an angel. Lori was an amazing mother and daughter. Praying for you daily. We are only a phone call away if there is anything we can do. Love you.
Jim & Sandra Brown
September 14, 2021 | Garden City, SC | Friend
Lori and I met years ago in the year 2000. I met her at Coyote Joe's along with Beth, Amy and my old roommate, Lindsey. We all got along so well and did so much together. I especially remember our times at her parents boat dock fishing, swimming and just having a drink or two. Lori, your smile made everyone else smile. Your laugh was contagious. I will miss all of that but will miss you the most and your wisdom. Love you girl! Carrie
Carrie Furnish-Whetzel
September 13, 2021 | Moore, SC | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. I have a daughter the same age. I cannot imagine how you feel. She is so beautiful. It sounds like she was a wonderful person. It is heart breaking that this happened.
Bobbie Todd
September 11, 2021 | Myrtle Beachs | Family Friend
So very sorry!
Martha Williams
September 10, 2021 | Camden, SC | Friend
