Lori A. Leighty, 59, of Michigantown, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 8th following a courageous battle with cancer.

Lori was born to James and Sharon (Donoho) Unger on August 18, 1963. In her younger years, Lori enjoyed working with her family’s horses and cheerleading for Rossville High School. In 1976 she met the love of her life, Scott Leighty. The two married on June 29th, 1985.

Lori devoted over 30 years to Huntington National Bank and was a faithful attendee of Michigantown Christian Church for many years. Lori loved Jesus deeply and exuded strong faith in every circumstance. She was an avid fan of the Clinton Central Bulldogs, attending sporting events long after her own sons graduated. Additionally, she made a point to encourage nieces and nephews in their various activities by actively cheering them on from the audience. Lori lived a life marked by incredible kindness, untethered joy, and unmatched devotion to her family. She was known for her gifts of hospitality, generosity, intentional conversation, saying exactly what was on her mind, and the way she adopted anyone into her family. No one was left out when Lori was around and absolutely no one left her home hungry. In recent years, Lori could often be found serving at her church, caring for her parents, completing home projects, going on trips with friends, and bragging about her grandchildren to anyone who would listen. Of all her titles and achievements, she was most proud of being “Mom” and “Mimi.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lori to the Michigantown Christian Church or to the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center for multiple myeloma research. Please make checks payable to: IUSCCC/Multiple Myeloma Research Fund and mail to IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center; PO Box 7072; Indianapolis, IN 46207-7072. Indicate “In memory of Lori Leighty” on the memo line. You may also make gifts online at  athttps://give.myiu.org/centers-institutes/I380009621.html

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be 10:30 am. Tuesday, February 14th at Michigantown Christian Church, 108 W 2nd St., Michigantown, IN 46057. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Sharon, Ind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lori to the Michigantown Christian Church

Survived by:

Lori is survived by her husband, Scott; son, Matthew (Sydney) Leighty of Richmond, Indiana; son, Jacob (Molly) Leighty of Greenfield, Indiana; mother, Sharon Unger; sister, Lisa Kay (Dave) Mette; brother, James (Terrie) Unger; her beloved grandchildren, Nora and Callen; mother-in-law, Frieda Leighty; brother-in-law, Phil (Judy) Leighty; sister-in-law, Tammy Shirels; aunts, uncles, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceded by:

Lori is preceded in death by her father, James.