Lori Lynn Thomas –  Monessen
Obituaries
February 23, 2021

Lori Lynn Thomas – Monessen

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Lori Lynn Thomas, affectionately known “Lou” or “Mom Dukes”, 55, of Monessen, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2021, surrounded by her family, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born to Mary and Patsy Vince on Feb. 11, 1966. Lori graduated from Ringgold High School. She was a mother figure to everyone, a kind, caring, compassionate lady. She loved spending quality time with all her grandchildren. Lori opened her heart to everyone she knew. She’ll sadly be missed, but never forgotten. Lori was preceded in death by her late father, Patsy Vince. She is survived by her mother, Mary Vince; three children, daughter, Lattorrie Thomas of Monessen; “Son Bun” Jimirro Thomas of Donora and daughter, Kisiah Thomas of Donora; seven grandchildren: two granddaughters and five grandsons; two sisters, Belinda (Donald) Miller and Tina (Steven) Holmes; two brothers, Patsy (Kristen) Vince and Frank (Marcy) Vince; also, she leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Chapel viewing will be 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at House of Jackson Memorial Chapel, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, Pa. Final celebration has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, Pa., 724-379-5420, Karl Jackson, Funeral director. Due to COVID-19, please take all precautions by wearing your mask and social distance, thank you.

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