Lou Jean Cory

Lou Jean Cory
Bondurant, Iowa

Lou Jean Cory, 92, passed away on December 9, 2024 in Bondurant. She was born on August 26, 1932 to Russsell and Leola (Bruner) Lewis in Missouri.

Lou Jean was born in Schuyler County Missouri. She graduated from Downing High School in Downing, MO in 1950. Lou Jean moved to Des Moines shortly after graduation and lived with her aunt. She began working for the telephone company until her marriage to Robert Cory on August 19, 1951 which took place at St. Mary – Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elkhart. Lou Jean was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Birthday Club, Forrester’s and the Democratic Party.

Lou Jean is survived by her sons, Stephen (Marla) Cory and David (Merri) Cory; grandchildren, Jennifer Holmes and Collin (Theresa) Cory; great grandchildren, Cory and Mackenzie Holmes; sister, Christine Moots; sisters-in-law, Barbara Cory and Karen Cory; brother-in-law, Jerry (Sandi) Cory, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents; sister, Carolyn Williamson; brothers, Bobby, Thomas, Ralph and Junior Lewis and grandson, Chris Holmes.

Family will greet guests on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary – Holy Cross Catholic Church, 460 NW Washington Ave., Elkhart, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the church. Lou Jean will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Farrar, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Lou Jean. The family will be distributing those donations to either the Iowa State Fair, Sun Crest Hospice or a charity close to Lou Jean’s heart.

We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for all the support from family and friends during this time. Our special thanks to Courtyard Estates and Suncrest Hospice for the loving care given to our mother through the years.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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