Lori G. Cole

Lori G. Cole, 51, of Lonoke went to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her loving family Sunday, August 28, 2016, after a 16-year hard­ fought battle with cancer. She was born on March 13, 1965, to Henry and Hazel Lyons of Stuttgart. Lori's dynamic personality was larger than life. She was the ultimate hostess, whether it was a pool party with her overflowing pots of vibrant flowers or a family gathering around her kitchen table filled with food and laughter. Her courage, unwavering faith, and love for others were an example to all who knew her. Lori faced each day as a tenacious warrior, never leaving home without her makeup, bling and beaming smile. She was strong and compassionate, and her generosity had no limits. She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and extremely active with American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She is survived by her husband, Art Cole of Lonoke, her children, Parker (Claire) Cole of Fayetteville and Natasha (Brock) Durham of Cabot, and two grandchildren, Emma and Cole Durham of Cabot. She is also survived by her brothers Mike (Aree) Lyons of Lexington Park, Md., and Tommy (Christy) Lyons of Lonoke, as well as nieces, Jaime Lyons, Jennifer Lyons, and Janet Lyons, and nephews, Michael (Molly) Lyons, Matt Lyons, and Ben Lyons along with countless close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Hazel Lyons, one brother, Rodney (Robin) Lyons, one nephew, Jacob Lyons. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 3 also at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at CARTI and Dr. Orner Khalil as well as the staff at Baptist Health Medical Center at Springhill, Phyllis Powell and Faye Hainley for their love and care. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit the online guestbook at www.boydfuneralhome.net.