Lora Simmonds

Heaven has gained an angel. Lora Lee Simmonds, age 78, of Leon, Iowa, passed away on June 26, 2020, at Westview Acres. Lora was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri on May 1, 1942.

She married George Simmonds in June of 1964. They had three children and were married for 20 years before he passed away.

Lora is survived by her son, Allen Simmonds; daughters, Rhonda Bush and Cathy (Shad) Cooper; grandsons, Michael and Mathew (Lydia) Cooper; and granddaughter, Lora Bush. Predeceasing her in death was her husband, George; mother, May Adair; and grandson, Travis Bush.

A graveside funeral service will be held on July 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. The family asks that people make donations in support of Alzheimer’s research in lieu of sending flowers.

Online condolences may be left at www.sladefuneralhome.com.