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Lori Ann (Wallace) Holdeman, age 61, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 6:05 am on Thursday May 1, 2025, at her residence. Born on February 15, 1964, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Dennis and Linda (Sauceman) Wallace.
Lori attended Jimtown High School, Elkhart, IN, where she graduated with the Class of 1982. She then attended Ivy Tech and Harrison Business Colleges to be a Medical Assistant.
Lori worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years in Columbia City and Huntington. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, who meant the world to her. Lori was an avid Indianapolis Colts football fan. She also loved to crochet, listen to music, read, watch racing, diamond painting, be outdoors, and ride her Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom.
Survivors include her children Dennis (Stormi) Holdeman of Columbia City and Nichole (Kyle) Hamilton of Pierceton; grandchildren Cierra Holdeman, Jazmyn Holdeman, Angel Finton, Harley Holdeman, Ryleigh Finton, Colton Holdeman, Bryson Holdeman; great-grandchildren Allayia Hurley, Oakley May, Melody Holmes, Marissa Holmes, and Waylen Holmes; brother Tony Waggoner; bonus grandchildren Kyli Smith, Bryan Hurley, Jeremy Hurley, Ivory Hamilton, Mollie Hamilton; special cat Tigger.
She was preceded in death by father Dennis Wallace, mother Linda Waggoner, stepfather Dewey Waggoner, son Philip Weldy; grandson Caden Finton, stepbrother Darryl Waggoner, half-brother Pinky Wallace, and nephew Bryan Wallace.
Funeral services for Lori will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday May 8, 2025, at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with calling one hour prior to service.
Memorial contributions in memory of Lori may be made to DeMoney Grimes towards her final expenses.
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