Lori Anita Totten

Lori Anita Totten, was born on July 27, 1968 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to Berlie and Bessie Smith. Lori, who resided in Romulus, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 55. Lori is the beloved wife of the late Terrence, who she will reunite with in her final resting place. She also spent 10 previous years married to her high school sweetheart, Kenneth. Lori spent the majority of her career as a school bus driver, who loved every minute of it. Up until the very last moment Lori reminisced about the children she cared for all those years. It brought so much joy to her to have cared for so many little faces each day. She is the loving mother of Amanda Cudnik (Larry Henderson), Eric Cudnik (Kaytie Castano), and Matthew Totten. Dear sister of 4 brothers Dave (Mariam), Doug (Janet), Kerry (Suzie) the late Kevin and her late beloved sister Linda (Jim). Lori was also very lucky to have found her chosen sister through lifelong friendship, Sherri Skene (William). She is the dearest grandmother of Braylond, Dahlia, Jaida, Marissa, Aiden, and Trevon. Lori's number one purpose in this lifetime was being the best Mother and Grandmother this world could ask for. Lori was preceded in death by her parents and step mother Lota Smith. Lori is also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Visitation Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 2:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (313) 928-2300. Funeral services for Lori will be that evening starting at 6:00 p.m. from the funeral home. Donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Lori's guestbook on her tribute wall.