Lora Hill Earnhardt

One of my best friends in this life is now free from pain. I thank God for that and the privilege of knowing her, initially as a fellow artist and volunteer at the Portrait Society of Atlanta. Lora’s positivity and mentoring heart helped me grow as a person for over 20 years. She was “auntie Lora” to my daughter and never failed to send birthday cards. She was like a big sister to me in many ways. No matter what the challenge, she would make me laugh. I’m confident she is smiling from above but I will miss her dearly from here until we meet again. Rest in peace dear lady. You are much loved.

part 2 of my original guestbook message:
We called each other to wish Happy Birthday!!
I am still so saddened that Lora is gone. Life is so unpredictable.

It was an honor to know Lora Hill through the Portrait Society of Atlanta. From the first meeting I attended years ago, she treated me like her best friend and she treated everyone else the same way. Devoted to the PSA does not begin to express how committed she has been through the years to the integrity and success of the organization. Lora’s exquisite portraits reflect a character that guided her in everything she did, paying attention to details and at the same time seeing the overall picture in every situation with grace and beauty. She will never be forgotten. May God comfort her loved ones with the assurance that she is now in eternity…probably sharing her gifts with others.

To my dear sweet Laura. I loved you and adored you. Always quick with a beautiful smile and kind work she mentored a lot artists. I am grateful and proud to call you my friend. Rest in peace my darling friend.

I met Lora in an acting class almost 30 years ago– we both shared a love for art, especially portraiture.
We lost touch for quite a while, and reconnected just over a year ago, when I learned she had fallen ill.
RIP my friend.

Lora and I were friends for over 50 years… and I still miss her every day. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful person.