Lois is survived by her children, Mike (Pam) Masters, Scott (Ginger) Masters, Lori (Phil) Layne, Lisa (Doug) Tinnel; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Also, several nieces and nephews from the Cluxton family.
Preceded in death was her husband, Robert L. Masters; her parents, Paul J. Rice Sr. and Helen Rice; and brother, Paul J. Rice Jr.
Lois graduated from Miamisburg High School in 1944 and went on to work at NCR of Dayton, Penney’s in Miamisburg, and continued to work part time at the Mary Ann Shop in Miamisburg after having 4 children to raise at home.
She was a member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Miamisburg. Lois and Bob were married there in 1947 and continued their faith there.
Lois had many hobbies: golf, playing cards, cooking, casino, dancing especially to the Big Band, but most of all being with her family.
Her favorite holiday family tradition was the 4th of July celebrating with food, fireworks and an annual euchre tournament.
During her later years, Lois and Bob spent time during part of the winter in Sarasota, Florida playing golf and watching the Cincinnati Reds during Spring training.
Lois was well known throughout the years from family and friends for her famous chocolate chip cookies baked every Saturday morning.
Our family would like to thank those who have touched Lois’ life and especially thank the caregivers who showed Lois much love and care during the last 4 years.
Family will receive friends from 11 AM – 1 PM Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 PM and burial will take place at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 213 East Central Ave. Miamisburg, Ohio 45342.
We all have been blessed to have Lois touch our lives. Thank you from the Masters Family.
