Lois Douglas' Obituary
Lois Caroline Douglas, daughter of Homer Ray and Eva Elizabeth McBride Parker, was born October 2, 1923, in Tekamah, Nebraska. She departed this life July 5, 2011, in Christian Health Care South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years, nine months, and three days.
On September 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to Ivan Paul Douglas, and to this union one daughter and seven sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ivan, on August 22, 1984; a great-grandson, Carter Cox; and three brothers, Ray, Glen, and Ivan Parker.
Lois is survived by a daughter, Ruth Ann Mott, of Lebanon, Missouri; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph Lee and Linda Douglas, of Grovespring, Missouri, Lowell and Carol Douglas, of Lebanon, Missouri, Kelly and Karen Douglas, of St. Ann, Illinois, Dale and Brenda Douglas, of Grovespring, Missouri, David and Debbie Douglas, of Lebanon, Missouri, Roger and Jean Ann Douglas, of Grovespring, Missouri, and Carl and Jackie Douglas, of West Plains, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Hazel Caudle, of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and then moved with her family to Grovespring, Missouri, when she was thirteen. After she and Ivan were married, they lived in Kansas City, Missouri for two years while Ivan was serving in the military. They returned to the Grovespring area where they purchased a farm and lovingly finished raising their children. Throughout the years, Lois was a devoted homemaker and mother, and also helped in the operation of their farm.
Lois was saved at the age of thirteen during a Brush Arbor meeting, and was a longtime active member of Gardner Freewill Baptist Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, milking and caring for her Jersey cows, and gardening. She also enjoyed talking and visiting with her friends on the telephone. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a kind and caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
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