Lora Lynn Tarlton

Healdton - Funeral services for Mrs. Lora Lynn (Handcock) Tarlton, age 57, of Kingston, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Healdton. Rev. Mike Johnston will officiate the service, with interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Lora was born on February 28, 1968, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to the late Mr. Lawrence Edward Handcock and Mrs. Jessie Marie (Justus) Handcock. She passed away on April 15, 2025, in Durant, Oklahoma.

Raised in the Healdton, Fox, and Ratliff City areas, Lora graduated from Healdton High School in 1986. Shortly after graduation, she married Mr. Shane Martin, with whom she shared 21 years of marriage and raised two children, Justin Dean and Samantha Lynn. In 2008, she married Kenny Tarlton, who preceded her in death in 2018. Lora's professional career included positions at Fox Deli Que, Michelin Tire Plant, and Tooter’s Place. She dedicated 18 years of her career to the Chickasaw Nation in accounting.

Lora had a passion for sewing, fishing, camping, and boating, and she cherished time spent in nature. Above all, her greatest joy came from being with her family and grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and her husband, Kenny.

She is survived by her son, Justin Dean Martin and wife Harley; daughter, Samantha Jones and husband Troy; partner, Royce Jordan; bonus children, Brandy Braden and husband Lewayne, Allen Tarlton, Brandon Tarlton, and Aaron Tarlton and wife Lauren; siblings, Dora Handcock and wife Dolly, Larry "PeeWee" Handcock and wife Tari, and Steven Handcock and wife Christy; grandchildren, Dakota Layn, Aria Dean, Landry James, Kihlynn Marie, Bryley Ryan, and Kooper Shane; bonus grandchildren, Logan, Kade, Austin, Denise, and Serenity; along with numerous other family members and friends.

Pallbearers for the service will include Robin Jordan, Casey Brown, Layne Canfield, Houston Williams, Wes Warrington, and Keith Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Kooper Shane, Landry James, Troy Jordan, Shane Martin, Roy Jordan, Kory Marx, and James Tow.

Visitation will take place on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Healdton.

Memorials and condolences may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.