Lora Ann Ray, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 25, 1959, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of James L. Ray and Dorothy M. (Hinen) Ray.

Lori has been a lifetime resident of Whitley County except for ten years when she lived in the Garrett area, between 1970 to 1980. Lori attended Opportunity School in Columbia City, Wee Haven in Garrett and worked for Towerview. Lori was a member of St. Paul of The Cross Catholic Church. For the past 21 years, Lori enjoyed spending her winters with her mom down in Florida. Everyone who she met adored her and she loved everyone.

Survivors include her mother: Dorothy; sisters: Diane King, Columbia City; Pamela Ray, Columbia City; grandfather: Lloyd Montz, Anderson; and ten nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and sister: Kathy Ann Ray.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, with a Rosary service starting at 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given in Lori’s memory to her caregiver in care of DeMoney-Grimes or to her church’s building fund. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.