Thornton, Lora Melvin Lyons
Lora Melvin Lyons Thornton, age 71 of Radford passed away Thursday, February17, 2022 at her home. Born August 12, 1950 in Bland, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Andrew Melvin and Irene Kirby Melvin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Thornton, Son, Roger Douglas Lyons and Brothers, Wally, Donald, and Cecil Melvin.
She was retired from RAAP with 32 years of service.
She is survived by
Children-
Kerry Lyons Montgomery and Barry Wilson- Dublin
LaDonna Lee Lyons- Radford
Grandchildren- Kasey (Kylene) McCambridge, Brad Montgomery, Josh (Tiffany)Damron,
Jamey Dalton and Alex Dalton.
Great Grandchildren- Kaden McCambridge, Levi Damron, Sophia Damron andHope Montgomery.
Brothers- Russell (Judy) Melvin- MD. And Harvey Melvin-Dublin
Sister- Mary L. Young- Riner
Sister-in-law- Mary Ellen Melvin- Bland
Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends
Funeral services will be held Monday 2:00 p.m., February 21, 2022 in the
Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski. with Rev. Darlene Marshall & Rev. Rachel Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
To sign Lora’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
February 19, 2022 @ 6:19 am
Heaven gained one precious sweet angel when she arrived. One of the finest ladies you would ever know in life. She will be sadly missed till I see her on the other side. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Love you.
February 19, 2022 @ 4:47 pm
Sorry for your loss, but your memories will keep you strong until you see her again.
Lora and I went to school together kept in touch over the years even thought we were miles apart. Wonderful friend she will be missed.