Lois “Lori” Pierron, 85

HENDERSONVILLE - Lois “Lori” Pierron, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015, surrounded by her loving children at Elizabeth House Hospice following a short stay at Pardee Hospital.

Lori (Lampton) was born in Detroit, MI, where she met and married James Meslo with whom she raised three children. The family enjoyed many happy times together at Houghton Lake, MI. James passed in 1978. Lori later married Gilbert “Gil” Pierron and the two retired to Hendersonville. Gil passed in 1995.

Lori was known for her quiet dignity, patience, kindliness, firm independence and fun-loving spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and neighbors and especially relished being with her family, who always looked forward to their many visits and family celebrations in Hendersonville. Lori was an avid reader, a trait she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She also took great solace and satisfaction in caring for her flower gardens, some of the most attractive in her neighborhood.

Lori leaves behind three loving children: Christine Hayes and her husband Bill of Scituate, MA; Kim Thiel and her husband Hollis of Long Beach, CA; and Kenneth Meslo and his wife Lisa of Marietta, GA; she also leaves three grandsons: Jon Michaels and his wife Rain of Burbank, CA; Patrick Michaels and his wife Ellen of Halifax, MA; and Jake Meslo of Marietta, GA; Lori also delighted in her six great grandchildren: Makayla, Anthony, Dominic, Daniella, Annalee and Lachlan.

A memorial service will be held at the Kudzu Cottage, Highland Lake Inn and Resort, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 12:00 noon. Family and friends are invited.

Lori’s family wants to express their deep appreciation for the compassionate and expert care she received from the staffs at both Pardee Hospital and Elizabeth House Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lori’s name to Elizabeth House Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or Pardee Hospital Foundation, 561 Fleming Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.