Lara was born on January 21, 1985 in Houston, Texas to Victor Cecil McCain and Glynis Ellice McCain. Lara attended schools in Houston and Katy, graduating from James E. Taylor High School in 2003. Lara attended Sam Houston State University graduating with a degree in History in May 2010. She made her home in Huntsville, later moving to Willis.
Lara was passionate about all that she did; working at Curves, being a Zumba instructor, teaching in Trinity ISD and working at Huntsville State Park. She enjoyed cooking and reading. She loved the outdoors: hiking, fishing and hunting. Lara worked for several summers at the JCC Ranch Camp in Colorado. She loved the camping experience and working with young people. Lara was a proud member of the Catalena Cowgirls. She loved the whole cowgirl experience. Lara loved animals, especially horses and dogs. Her favorites were her “puppy loves”, Hank, Willoughby and Fritz. They were her “boys”.
Lara was preceded in death by her father, Victor McCain. Lara is survived by her husband, James Lyon; mother, Glynis McCain; sister, Meghan McCain and husband Cody Torok; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lara’s memory to Citizens For Animal Protection in Houston.
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