Lois Dean Borst

She was Lois, Mom, and Mamaw to all of us, and each of those names held a special place in our hearts. She was the sweetest, kindest person you could ever hope to know, and she was always genuinely happy to see you. She had a way of making everyone feel loved and welcome.

She loved her two boys more than anything in the world. That same love extended to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her so much joy. There was almost nothing she wouldn’t do for them, and she spent countless hours making memories with them and doing whatever she could to make them happy.

She was married to the love of her life, Ronnie, for 69 wonderful years. Their marriage was a beautiful example of a lifetime of love and devotion.

Her love was unconditional, and if you were fortunate enough to be loved by her, you never had to question it. She had a beautiful way of making every moment matter, never missing an opportunity to remind those around her just how much they meant to her. If you ever needed someone to believe in you, encourage you, or simply remind you of your worth, Mamaw was that person. Throughout her life, she endured many ups and downs, yet she never allowed life’s hardships to change the goodness of her heart. She remained gentle, selfless, and full of love through it all. She didn’t need grand gestures to make a difference in someone’s life. She simply loved people, and she loved them well. That was her greatest gift, and it is the legacy she leaves behind. She gave us a lifetime of love, wonderful memories, and a beautiful example of what it means to put family first. We will miss her more than words can ever express. One of her favorite things was haircut night with the people she loved.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald; her two sons, Randy and Tim (Beverly); her grandchildren, Leslie (Bryan), Ryan (Amy), and Madison; and her great-grandchildren, Karli, Ellie, and Briggs.

The family will hold a private service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in her honor to one of her favorite organizations, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.