Lora Greathouse, 54, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 am November 26, 2024 at her home. She was born April 5, 1970 in Mount Vernon to the late Ronald Mellott and Audrey (Kehrer) Mellott, both of Mount Vernon. Lora married Thomas Greathouse on October 30, 1999 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 25 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, Lora is survived by her son, Blaze Greathouse of Mount Vernon; daughter, Lucy Greathouse of Mount Vernon; stepson, Chris Greathouse and wife, Cassie of Terre Haute, Indiana; step-granddaughters, Ainsley Adams, Mackenzie Greathouse, and Olivia Greathouse; brothers, Marty Mellott and Rodney Mellott and wife, Heather, all of Mount Vernon; sisters, Katrina Bauer and husband, Kip of Mount Vernon and Alicia McClellion and husband, Justun of South Carolina; mother-in-law, Dolores Greathouse of Mount Vernon; sisters-in-law, Susan Dodson and husband, Barry of Colorado and Patti Swan and husband, Dean of Mount Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lora was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Charles Greathouse
Lora was a part of several churches throughout her life, but most recently has attended Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. She was an avid prayer warrior and prayed daily for her community. Additionally, Lora blessed many with her gift of a beautiful singing voice. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Greeting of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lora’s memory to WWJD Church in Mount Vernon for Good Shepherd Ministries, an orphanage in India.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.