Lora Elnora Mosier

Funeral services for Lora Elnora (Winkler) Mosier, of Sperry, were held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Dennis Ray Mosier, Jr., Jacob Anderson, Brett Callahan, Christian Odom, CJ Queen, and Daniel Queen. Honorary Casket Bearer was Jeremiah Anderson.

Lora was born at home on December 18, 1917 in McLoud, OK to Thomas E. and Edna (Chilcote) Winkler. She passed away March 16, 2013 in Collinsville, OK at the age of 95.

Lora was the fourth of ten children, four boys, and six girls. She married Troy Mosier on March 22, 1940 at the preacher’s home in Chickasha, OK. Together, they had six children, four boys and two girls. They lived in Stillwater, Amber, Moore, and finally settled in Sperry in December of 1951.Shortly afterward, Lora joined the First Baptist Church in Sperry of which she was still a member until her passing. She loved the Lord and gladly served him throughout her lifetime as a Sunday school and Training Union teacher, participated in the choir, GA’s and WMU. Lora was a devoted wife and mother, serving on the PTA and being involved in her children’s school activities. She made many trips to Falls Creek as a cook, always helping with VBS, going on senior trips with her children, and opening her home for school and church activities. Lora was constantly crafting, quilting, sewing, beading, and playing the piano. Her hands were never idle. In October of 1971, she lost the love of her life, her husband Troy. Rebuilding her life, Lora became the church secretary at First Baptist Church, until her retirement in September of 1994, after 22 years of service. Remaining a widow, she pursued other interests and hobbies throughout the years. Lora traveled extensively. She also volunteered at Hillcrest Hospital in the gift shop, and was a member of the Friends of the Library where she also volunteered and served as a member of the Kiwanis.

She is survived by her children, Daryl D. Mosier of Sperry, Ronald Lyn Mosier of Sperry, Larry Dean Mosier of Sperry, Dennis Ray Mosier of Avant, Junetta Faye Fox of Catoosa, and Betty Mosier-Kinch of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Lori Roberts, Jenifer Anderson, Rebecca Mosier, Melissa Callahan, Andrea Sherard, Julie Odom, Rachel Hesketh, Angela Scraper, Kristy Johnson, Kim Mosier-Turner, Debi Daugherty, Dennis Ray Mosier, Jr. and Lisa Ann; brothers, W.T. Winkler of Midwest City, and Harold Winkler of McLoud; sisters, Dolores Shingleton of Claremore, and Verna Dykstra of CA; 23 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Mosier; granddaughter, Stacy Steele; parents, Thomas and Edna Winkler; brothers, Paul and Ivan; and sisters, Ruth Mosier, Valdora Mosier, and Geneva Johnson.

She is gloriously reunited with them today sitting at Jesus’ feet.