She was born in Dallas, Texas, one of six children born to Maggie Lee and David Hudson Rushing. Two of her siblings died at very young ages.
Lanora is preceded in death by Robert Edward Comer, her husband of 51 years, her parents and brothers Roy, Norman and Robert. She is the last member of that generation of Rushings.
She is survived by six children, Leann, Glen, Nell, Linda Sue, Rhonnie and Julie; 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Lanora and Robert started a thermoforming business in their garage that blossomed into a successful business in Greeley, Colorado. The business was sold in 2003. They were devoted financial supporters of missionaries, their church and other Christian endeavors. Lanora continued this practice after Robert’s passing. She would also volunteer at the county jail to counsel and help female inmates.
Lanora loved Jesus, her Bible, church, sharing God’s Word and old hymns. She sang alto and was known to burst into song in the car with you whether you liked it or not. She delighted in lemony desserts, a nice glass of wine, the occasional margarita and pretty clothes. She loved the Colorado mountains and liked to stick her bare feet into a cold mountain stream. She liked to camp. In her more youthful days, she skied with family and also had her share of sled rides that ended in spectacular wipe outs. When Lanora was 72 she went sky diving.
Browsing through her many old pictures and digitally converted photographic slides brought her fond memories.
There was a time in our family when she was known as the burner of morning toast. That said, however, she did make a mean Spam casserole in her day.
Her favorite flower was a lily.
Lanora will be missed.
Thursday October 14. 5-7p. Public viewing at Stoddard Funeral Home/3205 W. 28th St., Greeley.
Friday October 15. 10:30a. Memorial Service and Reception at Fellowship Church/2376 47th Ave., Greeley.
In lieu to flowers, please contribute to Fort Collins Rescue Mission.
