Lois Ruth Gray's Obituary
Lois Ruth Gray of Howard, Kansas, age 83, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at her home. Lois was born February 8, 1928 in Shaffer Hospital at Moline, Kansas. Lois was the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Hanes) Deeds of rural Elk City, Kansas.
In November of 1932, the Deeds family moved from the oil fields to their farm in the Antioch Community. She attended the Antioch school and was baptized into the Antioch United Methodist Church.
On March 29, 1948 she was united in marriage to John Vernon Gray Sr., by Judge Beaty. To this union five children were born. Lois and John were married for 40 years until his death in 1988.
Lois was a life member of the Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star, serving for more than 60 years. She worked at the Howard Twilight Manor for many years in the kitchen as a cook. When not working, Lois enjoyed cooking and canning for her family. She enjoyed working in her garden, sewing and crochet work, and doing family history research. She enjoyed watching the Antique Road Show, and Bonanza.
Lois is survived by:
Son:
John Gray Jr. of Howard, Kansas
Daughters:
Nellie Nigh of Winfield, Kansas
Carol Lattin of Newton, Kansas
6 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband John and two infant children
At Lois request, cremation has taken place with no formal services. Memorials have been suggested to Eastern Star (ESTARL) Scholarship Foundation and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349
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