Lora "Doone" Loughery

Lora Doone Loughery, 93, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 10, 2026. Born March 10, 1933, in Elmer, Missouri, Doone was the daughter of George Edgar and Utopia Octavia Bailey.

Doone built a life marked by steadfast purpose and quiet devotion—most notably in her family, her church, and her long, meaningful career in education. On May 16, 1953, she married the love of her life, Billy Don Loughery, and together they shared 65 years of marriage until Bill’s passing in 2019.

Doone pursued higher education with determination, earning both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri. She began her teaching career at La Plata High School in La Plata, Missouri, and later taught at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Missouri. She continued teaching business classes and English before moving with her family to Gladstone, Missouri, in the summer of 1968. After that move, Doone taught at NKC High School, then went on to Longview College, where she served as a Professor in the Business Development Department for 14 years. She concluded her 31-year teaching career as a Professor in the Business Departments at Maple Woods College, retiring after decades of faithful service to students and learning.

A member of Hillside Christian Church since 1968, Doone gave generously of her time and knowledge, teaching many different classes throughout the years. She also treasured the companionship of a wonderful circle of lady friends—sharing weekly tennis and bridge, and gathering to celebrate one another’s birthdays, a tradition that continues even now.

Doone is preceded in death by her husband Billy Don Loughery; her parents George Edgar Bailey and Utopia Octavia Bailey; and her brothers Bill Bailey, and Lilburn Bailey.

Doone is survived by two sons, Doug Loughery (Tawnia) and Stan Loughery; two grandsons, Sean Loughery (Michelle) and Hayden Loughery (Shay); and four great-grandchildren, Cooper, Josie, Taylor, and Austin.

Visitation will be held at Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118, US, on November 17, 2026, at 10:00 am with a funeral service following directly starting at 11 am.

The family would like to thank the amazing caregivers that walked hand in hand with us along this path. You are truly a blessing to our family.