Lois was born in Hannibal, Missouri on July 10, 1933 to parents Bernetta and Henry Hirner. She graduated from McCooey High School (Hannibal) in 1951. Lois married William (Bill) Richard Besgrove, her high school sweetheart, on December 20, 1952, and they were married for 62 wonderful years until his death in August 2015.
In 1974, Lois and Bill moved to Euless, Texas with their five sons. Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her joy was baking and sharing her creations with friends and neighbors. For more than thirty years, Lois was a devoted volunteer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB and is a lifetime Auxiliary member. In June of 2004, she was awarded the distinctive honor of Volunteer of the Year 2003 in recognition of her excellence of service. She and Bill were also founding members of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Bedford, Texas for over 40 years.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her mother and father, a sister, Jo Davidson, and her nephew, Mark Glasscock. Lois is survived by her sons, David (Kathy), Michael (Dee Ann), John (Suzi), James, and Robert (Tracey); grandchildren Carson Besgrove, Timothy Besgrove, Miranda Fairchild, Aaron Hamby, Ashley Smith and Jordan Smith; and great grandchildren Katie, Elizabeth, Raylan, Rylee, Easton, Everleigh and Aidan. She is also survived by niece Debbie Rupp, great nephew Jordan Rupp, and many beloved cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Thursday, January 21, 2021, from 9:00am to 10:00am. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 10:00am, followed by a committal service in the Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231, or online at www.heart.org.
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