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Lori Ann McMullen

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Lori Ann McMullen, age 53 passed away on September 27th at the Billings Clinic

following a three-week battle with brain cancer. Her children, mother, and sister were

with her.

Lori was born on November 20th, 1971 to Jack and Alice (White) McMullen in Ogden,

Utah, where her father was stationed in the Air Force. She joined her sister Lisa as her

family moved to air force bases, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Rome, New York. Following

her parents’ divorce her mom and the girls moved to Ranchester, Wyoming. Lori

attended grade school at Tongue River until her family moved to Gillette where she

graduated from high school. Lori was an outstanding member of the debate team. It

was during high school, that Lori became an avid Broncos fan. Lori attended Rocky

Mountain College in Billings, Montana. She earned her law degree at the University of

Wyoming. After graduation she worked for the LSO in Cheyenne before moving to

Sheridan to practice law with Lonabaugh and Riggs. After leaving Lonabaugh and

Riggs, Lori joined the Crowley Fleck law firm and was responsible for establishing the

Sheridan office where she was practicing at the time of her death.

In February 2007 Lori became a mother to Avery Alisa McMullen, and in December

2009, Michael Stewart McMullen and Carter William McMullen joined the family. Lori

loved her children, and nothing was more important than their lives spent together and

playing sports. She took them all over the U.S. to participate. The family spent

Christmas on Captiva Island, Florida. Captiva Island was one of Lori’s favorite places. In

June following Avery’s high school graduation, she and the kids spent three weeks in

Hawaii. She mentioned many times how happy she was to spend the time with her

Ohana.

Lori served on boards in Sheridan which include the Hub on Smith, the Whitney

Foundation, and the Children Center.

Lori is survived by her children, Avery, Michael, and Carter McMullen, her mother Alice

White, and her sister Lisa McMullen. She is also survived by her uncle Bill White,

Rhonda Kluess, and her uncle Jim McMullen. She is survived by her cousins and their

families: Chris Oliveira, Joe White, Beth White, Tom White, and Will White. She was

preceded in death by her father Jack McMullen, her stepmother Diana McMullen, her

aunt Dorothy Oliveira, and her cousin Nancy Oliveira. She is also survived by her beloved fur babies, Bella, Daisy, and Ash.

Lori provided for her family and the family kindly suggests that, in lieu of flowers,

contributions be made to support The Kessler Family at Kesslerstrong, who bravely

faced a nearly year-long battle with cancer. Lori’s family also suggests that donations can be made in Lori’s memory to the Sheridan Booster Club, in the care of Sheridan High School, 1056 Long Drive, Sheridan, WY.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 o’clock at Kane Funeral home on October 8th, 2025

with a reception to immediately follow. Following the reception a private family Inurnment will take place.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

3 Comments

3 Comments

  1. Cindy Butler

    October 3, 2025 at 1:11 am

    Deepest sympathies to all the family. May your wonderful memories provide you with great comfort during this very difficult time.🙏🙏

  2. Peggy Conklin

    October 6, 2025 at 10:09 am

    I am so very sorry, sending hugs, she left this earth way too soon.

  3. Julia A Gerlach

    October 10, 2025 at 10:44 pm

    Deepest sympathy to the McMullen and White families. Lori was amazing in so many ways. Her time on earth was much too short.

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