LORI LYKER MCCARTNEY, 52, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 10, 2012 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1959 to Ferna Lyker McDonough and Francis Albert Lyker.

Lori graduated from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania and in 1981 moved to Houston, and worked for 7 years for Coastal Oil & Gas. Lori started working for American General (AIG) in May 1989 in the Internal Audit Department. As an EDP Auditor, she was responsible for auditing information systems for the Life Company. She was "Employee of the Month" in December 1991. Lori was a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), a designation she earned in August of 1990. She spent 23 years with AIG.

She is survived by her mother, Ferna Lyker McDonough, son Taylor McCartney; step-son Kevin McCartney, wife Ashley and grandson Aden. She is also survived by her two brothers Frank and Robert Lyker, step sister, Nancy Pokorski, and stepbrothers Eddie, Tommy and David McDonough and numerous nieces & nephews.

Lori was a selfless woman who faced trying times life with grace and dignity, an outward example of her strong faith in the Lord. She was always thinking of others. Those who knew her drew inspiration from her strength, honesty and humor.

Visitation for friends and family will be held at Copperfield Church (8350 N Highway 6, Houston, TX 77095; 281-856-2273) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. The funeral will begin at 7:00 pm.

Tentatively, funeral services are scheduled at the Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, May 22 at 11 AM. Check back soon for more details.

The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Lori's name to Copperfield Church.

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