Mrs. Lora K. Peal

Mrs. Lora K. Peal

Lora Peal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bi-State Cremation & Funeral Service - Florissant on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Lora Peal passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was raised in Edwardsville, Il and later found joy and fulfillment living in Wappapello, Missouri.
Lora is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Peal; her beloved mother, Wilma Taylor; her father Philip Andrews and his wife Susan; her sisters, Phyllis Coy and husband Dennis, Linda Brunnworth and husband Tim, and Susan Andrews and life partner Donnie. She was the proud mother of Danielle Tourville and spouse Jonathan, and George Vaughn (Tre). She leaves behind six cherished grandchildren, Aden, Lucy, Gage, Griffin, Leif, and Ember.
Faith and family were at the center of Lora's life. She was deeply dedicated to her church family and was known for her generosity, empathy, and genuine care for others. Those who knew her will remember her as someone who lived with love, kindness, and an unwavering spirit of giving.
A celebration of Lora's life will be held in Wappapello on October 25, 2025. All who knew and loved her are welcome to join in honoring her memory.

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