Lorry Myers

Lorry Myers’ column has graced the pages of Missouri Life for many years. We read about her ups and downs. This column shows us how her love of family and her fear of elevators come together for a wild ride and a fortunate emergency brake.

Missouri Life’s longtime columnist, Lorry Myers, is facing the heartbreaking reality that her mother, Bette, is not coming home (not yet). Her columns range from gut-busting funny to heart wrenching. One thing they are for sure, is real.

Lorry’s husband meant well when he bought her greeting cards for special occasions, but his failure to read the sentiment inside led to some hilarious blunders. She shares memories of his oddest choices, and tells how she finally got even. 

Lorry Myers, decided to visit Eagle Days because she’d never seen our national bird up close and personal. It was cold and cloudy, but now she didn’t want to go. Suddenly, everything changed.

Our “No Place Like Home” columnist, Lorry Myers, was exasperated with her mom when she thought her mother had agreed not to drive anymore. This poignant short tale describes how they both handled it.