Lora was born in Exeter on May 28, 1910, and raised in the Yokohl Valley. She was member of the Eastern Star and the Native Daughters of California. She worked many trades and retired as a deputy matron for the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. After retiring from the sheriff's department, Lora worked 10 more years, until 1976, at the Grace Shop in Visalia. She will be truly missed by her family. Condolences may be e-mailed to salseranddillard@aol. com . She was preceded in death by Lewis Lee Denman Sr., son Lewis Lee Denman Jr., and grandson John Kevin Denman.

Private family services to be held at a later date. Burial is private. Arrangements are by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia.

Originally published in the Visalia Times Delta on December 8, 2006.