Lois Ellen Waits née Hughes was born to George and Betty Hughes in Poughkeepsie, New York. Lois, age 67, passed away at home with her loving husband on the morning of their 46th wedding anniversary on May 27, 2024. Lois is survived by her husband Charles T. (Tom) Waits, brother Tom Maxwell, sister Kathleen Brown, niece Lauren Hanschen, and nephew Gregory Brown as well as many beloved extended family members.
Lois was a loving spouse, a loyal friend, and an avid volunteer. During her working years, she had a gift of developing friendships with her co-workers, no matter the organization. Lois was a connector and many of her professional friends became her close friends. Additionally, many of her friends friended each other throughout the years, widening her circle. Lois was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer a kind word, even during the worst of her battles with breast cancer. Lois was an inspiration to all who knew her. Cancer never stopped her from living her life to the fullest. She always had a smile and was genuinely happy to include new and old friends in many card nights or gatherings at her favorite eateries. She will be sorely missed by her family, extended family, and myriad friends.
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, June 6th. The visitation starts at 10 am with the service at 11:30 am at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, located at 9700 Anderson Mill in Austin, TX. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Lois’s memory to Family Elder Care, Dog Alliance (Cedar Park) or Special Olympics, all of which she volunteered with extensively, or a charity of your choice.
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