Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings, 72, of Plant City, died June 3, 2013.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she grew up in the Chicago area and graduated in 1963, from Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill.
After pursuing her master’s degree in history, Mrs. Cummings served as a college instructor of American history.
In her later years, she developed a passion for travel and toured with her husband, Richard, trekking to Nova Scotia, Iceland, Ireland, Russia and more.
All who knew and loved her will remember her indomitable spirit and valuable insight. She will be fondly remembered for her honesty and directness, as well as the great love, support and encouragement she bestowed upon her family.
Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Richard; her two sons, Brian Cummings (Sarah), of Tampa, and Timothy Cummings (Libby) of Waukesha, Wis.; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Emily, Ian and Samuel; brother, Daniel Arendell (Betty), of Coulterville, Ill.; nephews Jeffrey Arendell (Brandi), M.D., of Columbia, Ill., and John Arendell (Denise) of Edwardsville, Ill.; and friends, Paolo Ranaldi, of Eau Claire, Wis., and Lynn and Barat Shah, of Plant City.
Wells Memorial and Event Center is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
