Lenora Dean Raymond, 93, died peacefully at home on February 22, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Florida with her family by her side.
Lenora was born on June 2, 1927 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Nora and OA Baldwin.
She was predeceased by her parents, Nora and Charles Thomison, her younger Brothers, Lee (Pat) Thomison and Charles (Barbara) Thomison and a younger Sister Elda (John) Matous.
She was the eldest of 5 and is survived by her Sister, Cecile Cox Shoemaker of Wichita, KS. Lenora had 5 children, the eldest Catherine (Edward) Schwartz, Daniel (Ginger) Rhoden, Diana Rhoden (deceased), Nora Rhoden, and Julie (Neal) Williams.
Lenora has 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grand- children. Lenora was a daughter of the King! She was an artist, an entrepreneur, a survivor, as well as a best friend to her children. She was a wonderful Aunt to all her nieces and nephews and a loving friend to many. She was always the smartest woman in the room.
Lenora donated her body to the University of Florida College of Medicine for scientific research.
A celebration of her life will be held with family and friends in March.
In lieu of Flowers, a donation to the American Kidney Fund or the Macular Degeneration Foundation, both are non-profit, would be appreciated.