Lora Gene Awalt, 73, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2004 at her residence.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p. m. today (Tuesday, March 9, 2004) in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with family member Reverend Jimmy Hester officiating.

Lora Gene was born on March 29, 1930 in Coleman, Texas to M. L. and Alma Marrs.  She graduated from Coleman High School and attended Tarleton State College in Stephenville.  She married Sidney Bryson Awalt on December 4, 1949.  He preceded her in death November 18, 2001.  She retired from GTE Directories on September 30, 1987 after 25 years of employment.  She volunteered as a seamstress for the Angelo Civic Theatre and was also active at Rio Concho West where she enjoyed spending time with many friends.  She was a Methodist.

Lora Gene is survived by a son, Randy Awalt and wife Louise of San Angelo; daughter, Cheryl Lindemann and husband David of Austin; five brothers, Johnny Marrs and wife Sue, Mayo Marrs and wife Sue, Don Marrs and wife Melba, Jimmy Marrs and wife Barbara and Bobby Marrs and wife Inez; sister, Janette Kavalcik and husband Frances; four grandchildren, Marji Morris, David Adams, Amy Lindemann and Chase Lindemann; four great-grandchildren, Tye Morris, Ivy Morris, Leanne Grothe and Isabella Christoffer and a special little friend, Suzie.

Her husband; parents, M. L. and Alma Marrs; brother, Billy Frank Marrs and sisters, Patsy Marrs, Annette Marrs and Mary Kennedy preceded her in death.  Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of San Angelo.