Lora Dickens Obituary
Lora Dickens, 59, of Leadington, passed away July 7, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born February 12, 1965, in Jackson, TN, to the late Harold and Demetria (Pennington) Barker. Lora was employed for more than 30 years with Lee Mechanical.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Tim and Mark Barker.
Lora is survived by her husband of 30 years, Troy Dickens; children, David Barker, Taylor Mosier and husband Ben; two grandchildren, Joel and Wren Mosier; in-laws, Allen and Patsy Dickens; siblings, Mike Barker and wife Susan, Leah Lemons and husband Steve; aunt Ethel Reynolds; sisters in-law, Suzie Elvington, Susan Barker, Alicia Dickens and wife Patty; along with several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Friday, July 12, 2024, from 4:00 PM until Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM.
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