Lora Cooper Hamrick

October 26, 2021

CHARLOTTE - Lora Cooper Hamrick passed away on October 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Comfort, WV, a daughter of the late Harold and Verna Cooper.          

Lora and her sister Joan were raised near Charleston, WV, and Lora attended the University of West Virginia where she met Grant Hamrick, her husband of 56 years. After their marriage Lora and Grant moved to Akron, OH where Lora worked at General Tire while Grant finished his degree in accounting at the University of Akron. While in Akron their first son David was born. After Grant joined Price Waterhouse the family would live in Tampa, FL; Columbia, SC; and Charlotte, NC where their second son Mark was born. While in Columbia, Lora made time to finish her college education, earning a BA in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina with a focus on primate behavior.  She was active in the Charlotte community and served as a volunteer at both the Nature Museum and Discovery Place.   She enjoyed golf, gardening, travel and sharing conversations and laughter with her dear friends. Her book club was an enduring (25+ years) joy as were her Ladies Golf group and her Mahjong partners in Elk River, NC. Lora dearly loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Lora is survived by her sister Joan Young of Midland, PA; son Grant David and his wife Amy of Estes Park, CO; son Mark Wesley and his wife Leslie of Augusta, GA; and grandchildren Emma Mahin and Grant Evan. Lora was preceded in death by her husband Grant Lee.

A service to celebrate the life of Lora Cooper Hamrick will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday the 2nd of November at Providence United Methodist Church.  For those unable to attend, the service will be available at https://boxcast.tv/view/lora-hamrick-memorial-service-679117

We as a family would like to thank all those who have cared for our mother the past few years at Signature Healthcare, the Sanger Clinic, Levine Integrative Oncology, Hospice & Palliative Care – Charlotte Region, and Bayada.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC or to Hospice & Palliative Care- Charlotte Region, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28226.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Susie Morgan

    Lora was an inspiration to all who knew her. We enjoyed many lovely times together with her and Grant and later with just Lora. She was smart, funny, interesting and interested. We are honored to have been her friends and remember her fondly and with much love and admiration. Sincere condolences to her entire family.

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  • Khatoon Lukman

    Dear Mark
    Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family!
    Your mom Lora was such a warm and beautiful person, we were blessed and honored to have met her on different occasions. She always greeted us with a smile and was fun to talk to. We will surely miss her! May her soul Rest In Peace! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Sending love from The Lukmans

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  • Renee and Herman Godwin

    David and Mark,
    We are deeply saddened by the death of your mother. Both of us have had such respect and caring for her for so many years. We remember many wonderful times spent with Lora and Grant for which we are so grateful. Please know of our support for you and your families during this difficult time.
    Herman and Renee Godwin

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  • Stan & Annette Kirschner

    We are brokenhearted to lose Lora, we pray that the family is comforted by her beautiful life, and how much she was cared for and loved.

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  • CBA Graduate Students

    "We are very sorry for your loss Dr. Hamrick. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you hope and peace during this challenging time. "

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  • Donna Byrd

    My heart goes out to all members of this dear sweet family. There would certainly be no way I could begin to put into words how truly sorry I am for your loss. Although I never actually got to meet her, just from reading this and knowing her son Dr. Mark Hamrick, I can imagine the profound difference she made in a lot of lives of people that knew her well. I'm sure her contribution to her community will not soon be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Donna Byrd

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  • Peggy & Harvey Travis

    David and Mark, we are so sorry to hear of Lora’s death., we loved and valued her friendship over the years. She was a fine lady and will be missed by all her family and friends! We had great times golfing, and spending time together! Love and prayers for you and your families during this sad time! Peggy & Harvey Travis ❤️?

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  • Sally Miranda

    We were so blessed to know and call Laura and Grant friends for years at Elk River. Laura was a gracious and kind lady and will be very missed. We never realize what a blessing the days are that we share. I always have appreciated a quote by Helen Keller. Especially thinking of the family at this time. “ What we have enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all we love deeply become a part of us” Sincerely , Sally and Vic Miranda

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  • Jeriann and Ron Benton

    We have had the privilege of knowing Lora over the years when she would visit her son Mark and his family. We were fortunate to get to know her better as we spent a few Thanksgivings celebrating together. She will be remembered by our family as class lady who elevated our holiday table with her warm smile and gentle spirit. Please accept our sincere condolences. Sending much love from The Bentons.

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