Lori Lynn Crook passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by the staff and her surrogate family at Caring Companions Care Home in Eureka.

Lori was born May 20, 1962, to Harvy and Charlsie (Vaughn) Crook. Lori was born with Cerebral Palsy and was not expected to live in to her teen years. Through the love and care of her mother Charlsie (Vaughn) Emmons and stepfather Dennis Emmons, grandparents Cletus and Mildred Vaughn, aunts and uncles, and the staff at Caring Companions Care Home (previously Hall Avenue Care Home) since 2010, Lori defied the odds and lived well beyond expectations.

Lori attended Glen Paul School in her early years, gaining many friends and enjoying the love and laughter of her classmates. She later went on to regularly attend Mad River Hospital Adult Day Healthcare Program. She had many friends and staff members who worked with her and made her laugh and maintained an unbelievable quality of life. Lori always had stories to tell about somebody at Adult Day.

Lori’s passion was being in the presence of family and friends and listening to music. Her favorite genre was country music, and she could tell you just after a few notes, who the performer was. Seeing Lori laugh could lift everyone’s spirits. Lori’s heart was pure and full of love.

Lori was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Charlsie and Dennis Emmons, father, Harvy Crook, grandparents from the Vaughn Family and grandparents from the Crook Family.

She is survived by her brother Chris Emmons (Tara), niece Morrgin Fedinick-Emmons who Lori talked about constantly, her only Great Nephew KJ McCarty, nephew Colsen Emmons, and her Aunt Barbara (Vaughn) Adams who had a special bond with her. Her cousin Travis Wagoner always kept in touch with Lori no matter how much distance separated them. Lori would always mention Travis and Barbara in conversations because of the love they showed her. Lori is also survived by many more cousins from Coast to Coast who frequently would ask about her.

A viewing will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with services following at 12 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home, 1835 E Street, Eureka.

The family welcomes everyone to share their favorite stories about Lori. Lori loved life and loved people. Share what brings joy!!!

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your favorite cause in Lori’s honor.

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