Lois Alene Pierson

Lois Alene Pierson, 66, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on February 15, 2019. She was born to the late Augustus B. and Alene L. (Light) Pierson on February 18, 1952 in LaGrange County, Indiana. Lois majored in Speech and Theater and received her Bachelor’s Degree in 1974 from McPherson College. She went on to receive her Master’s Degree from Emporia State University. Lois taught at Centre High School from 1974-1979 and at Valley Center High School 1980-2009. She worked as an Academic Advisor at Butler Community College at the same time she was teaching and continued this from 2010-2017. Lois served as a coach for both Debate and Forensics and was involved with the National Speech and Debate Association, where she served for several years as the District Chairperson. Lois had a great impact on the lives of her students during her time as their teacher and coach and continues to do so. Lois is survived by her sisters, Constance “Connie” Balkenbusch and Martha Pierson; her niece Melissa Mitchell (William); her nephew Craig Balkenbusch (Ciera); great nieces and nephew: Adreanna, Caroline, Mia, Chloe and Oliver. No service or visitation is planned at this time honoring Lois’ wishes for cremation. A Celebration of Life with her many friends, students and family will be planned for this Spring in Wichita. Expressions of sympathy can be made in Lois’ name to Heifer International, an organization with which she had a special connection. D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lois and encourages you to sign an online guest book and share a story or memory with the family at www.mccombandsons.com.