Obituary

Lora Ruth Thrasher, 56, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Richmond, Indiana to Ron and Carolyn Allen.

Lora was a talented project manager and consultant at Cornerstone. Other recent employment included Medical Protective and Briljent where she was known for argyle socks and candy cane pens at Christmas.

Lora loved Jesus with all of her heart. Many are grateful for her Christ-like example. She enjoyed reading, especially with her Reading Renegades Book Club. She was a lifelong learner. She loved her church Life Group, studying the Bible and worshiping. She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, playing games (occasionally bending the rules), creating lovely art, and being out in nature. One of her lifelong ambitions was to be a spy :)

Lora is survived by her two children, Jackson Thrasher, Melody Thrasher; father, Ronald Allen; mother, Carolyn Allen; brother, Barclay Allen; sister-in-law, Heather Allen; nieces, Olivia (Ethan) Yourdan, Emily (JP) Visser; nephew, Harrison Allen; great nephew, Tommy Yourdan; and great niece, Violet Yourdan, sister-in-law, Robbin (Jeff) Miller; and nephews, Ben and Adam Miller.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street) with calling from 9 am until the service. A burial will take place following the service at Concordia Gardens Cemetery. Lora was mission-minded and sponsored a child through World Vision International. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to World Vision International or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

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