Lorine Mae Gannon
Lorine Mae Gannon
Funeral services for Lorine Mae Gannon, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gannon passed away at 5:35 p.m., May 6, 2022, two days shy of her 91st birthday at West Vue Green House Homes.
She was born May 8, 1931, at Hugoton, Kansas, along with her twin sister, Dorine Mae, to James E. Webb and Rosa A. Bartels Webb. As a small child, her family moved to Compton, California, where she received her education. Her mother was a homemaker and her father a carpenter and Preacher in the Church of God. It was there she met Clarence E. (Gene) Gannon. Lorine and Gene were married on December 24, 1947. Gene preceded her in death on September 16, 2002. To their union three children were born, Peggy Ann, Charles Eugene and Vicki Lee. In 1963, they moved to West Plains. Lorine was a wonderful mother and grandmother who made the best applesauce tarts and pies. She was a homemaker, loved to sew, make quilts, work jigsaw puzzles and collect dolls. Lorine had a big heart and always watched for ways to help others. Above all she was a faithful Christian from an early age and loved to read her Bible. She served as youth leader for many years in the Church of God and was a member of the Gideon’s Ladies Auxiliary, alongside her husband. Lastly, she attended United Freewill Baptist Church and West Vue worship services.
She is survived by three children, Peggy Kimbrough, West Plains, Charles Gannon and wife, Jayne, Anderson, Indiana and Vicki Jones and husband, Max, West Plains; her grandchildren, Tracy Morris and husband, George Bressie, Jeannie Cox and husband, David, Jason Gannon and Brian Gannon, Alan Jones and wife, Kim and Alesha Tripp and husband, Thomas; great-grandchildren, David (Zach) Cox, Courtney Hamilton and husband, Matt, Cooper Gannon, Keylee Jones, Isaiah Jones and April Tripp; several nieces and nephews ; and her extended family, Lanny Kimbrough and wife, Deana, Andrew, Katie, Blake, Karlee and Nate; Chuck Kimbrough and wife Erin, Kyle and Abbey; Andrea Edwards Dewey and husband, Matt, Cora, Emma, Ava and Finn.
Her parents, husband, siblings, Elnora, Dorine, Sadie, Lavena Marie, Corena, Irvin and Alvin, great-grandson, Zebulon S. Cox, son-in-law, William J. Kimbrough and extended family, Michael L. Kimbrough, Cynthia Kimbrough Edwards and child Erin Elaine, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Family burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or Alzheimer’s Research of Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Vicki Cooper
May 9, 2022 @ 9:29 am
Peggy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray God will give you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Your friend, Vicki
Donna Barton Parrott
May 9, 2022 @ 10:17 am
Vicki, We are holding you, Max, and your family up in prayers during this time. Praying that you can feel God holding you in his arms and knowing your mother is there with him. Mike and Donna Parrott
Shirley Brooks (Porter)
May 9, 2022 @ 5:50 pm
My heart hurts so much for everyone here on earth but I do rejoice for this precious soul as I think of how she’s with so many loved ones now in Heaven, Peggy it was a true honor to care for your momma during my time with her, my prayers are with all your family!
Mark S Ford
May 9, 2022 @ 6:55 pm
It’s been a lifetime ago having the Gannon Family as neighbors here in the old neighborhood southside of town, and the neighborhood just isn’t the same anymore with great neighbors having moved away. My deepest condolences to you Vicki, Peggy, & Charles and to your family. at this time of emptiness. Ms. Lorine is where we sang & were taught about all those years ago at 6th St. Church of GOD, on the golden shores of heaven. May peace comfort your hearts in knowing that.
Sharon Brewer Bacon
May 9, 2022 @ 7:01 pm
Vicky, rembering you in thought & prayer at this time of losing your Mother
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
May 9, 2022 @ 7:14 pm
The Kimbrough Families and Keylee & Isaiah Jones,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Lorine. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and may God comfort, encourage, and strengthen all of you. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn(Mrs. Amber)
Patti Hall-Smith
May 11, 2022 @ 12:35 am
Vicky, So sad to hear of your loss. Your Mom, was family to me. She always had a smile and a hug and was an awesome person. Sister Gannon will never be forgotten. May God comfort you and your Family.
Patti Hall-Smith -Superior, Wisconsin
Faye Smith
May 11, 2022 @ 4:01 pm
So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome Christian Lady. Proverbs 31:25 She clothed with strength and dignity. She was a good example for the ladies in our church. I will miss her sweet smile and hugs. May GOD give you strength and comfort. Praying for everyone.
Jeanne Foster
May 12, 2022 @ 10:26 am
I’m so sorry for your loss! Love you Peggy.