Lori Ann "Buffy" Carter, 60, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 peacefully at her daughter's home in Greentop, Missouri.

Born March 13, 1962 in LaHarpe, Illinois, Lori was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Lorine "Rene" (Robinson) Spiker. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Pamela Houghton. On September 30, 2017, Lori was united in marriage to Edwin Carter.

Lori is survived by her husband Edwin; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frankie Cooper of Birch Tree, MO, and Jacob and Mandy Graber of Stanley, IA; two daughters and son-in-laws, Ricki and John Higgins Jr. of Greentop, MO, and Shelby and Brendan Jones of Queen City, MO; one sister, Kathy Spiker of Lomax, IL; ten grandchildren, Alexa, John III, Lonny, and Alesha Higgins, Deanna, Alex, and Jacob Cooper, Landon and Karson Graber, and Westyn Jones; four nephews, Josh, Jeremy, and Jason Todd and Junior Butler, Johnna Campbell, Becky Carter, and Bindy Zimmerman, as well as many great nieces and nephews, including close and special Landen Snyder and Kayson Campbell.

Lori received her education at Dallas City High School in Dallas City, Illinois. She held many job titles but the position she most loved was mom and grandma for they brought her so much joy and happiness in her life. She also worked as a cook and bartender of the Unionville Country Club. In her younger days, Lori loved spending time with her special horse (Bucko), riding horses, and barrel racing.

Lori loved and raised several breeds of dogs and enjoyed riding motorcycles. She was a member of Abate Organization and of Lomax City Saddle Club in Illinois.

Public visitation will be held Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home, with graveside services to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Tarr Cemetery in Queen City, MO.

Pallbearers will be Frankie Cooper, Jacob Graber, Landen Snyder, Jeremy Todd, Junior Butler, and Bobbie Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her daughter, Ricki Higgins and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.