Lori Diane Littleton
September 14, 1954 - January 5, 2026
Lori Diane Littleton, known affectionately as Lori to her friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 71. Born on September 14, 1954, in the beautiful town of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, Lori’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness, her passion for history, and her love for her family and friends.
Lori’s life was a testament to her character; she lived her life to the fullest and had the beautiful gift of gab. She had an extraordinary ability to connect with others and make them feel like family. She was very passionate about calling her friends and family regularly to check in on them and share about all current life events.
Being an adoptee, herself, she became an avid researcher of genealogy. Lori dedicated countless hours to helping adoptive families reunite, a testament to her compassionate spirit. She had a profound respect for the past and worked tirelessly to preserve local history. Lori was particularly involved in her neighborhood’s history and served with enthusiasm on her Homeowners’ Association. Her own home, a historical gem, was the subject of her most recent research and was just finishing her home’s restoration. Any chance she got, she loved to share new discoveries about its rich background and the status of her latest project with anyone who showed interest.
Lori’s love for people was matched by her love for adventure. She organized many family trips to explore new caves, museums, and state parks. An avid camper and water skier during her youth, she shared many fond memories of camping and skiing on Lake Don Pedro with her parents John and Leora Novak and her older sister Jonelle. The Novak/Seibel family was passionate about family reunions in Lodi. Later in life she discovered cruising and would share her adventures captured in her scrap books with anyone who had time to sit and listen.
As we bid farewell to Lori Diane Littleton, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and joy. She was a friend to everyone, and her memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Lori’s life was a journey of love, laughter, and learning, and her story will be told with fondness and admiration for generations to come. Her spirit will forever be a guiding light in the lives of her family and friends, and she will be profoundly missed.
Lori was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Littleton, her natural ½ sister, Gerri-Gay Noland, adopted sister, Jonelle Rissel and natural sister, Cindy Hartley as well as her beloved parents John and Leora Novak. She is survived by her ½ sister, Diana Patton, her daughter Tami McCallum and husband Mark, her beloved grandchildren, Elijah and Ella Jameson as well as her estranged daughter Wendy Sager and her husband Todd.
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Littleton family.