Lois was a proud Midland High School graduate and spent many years caring for others as a nursery coordinator at Crescent Park Baptist Church. Her love for babies and children was one of the greatest joys of her life. She had a special gift for making children feel safe, loved, and welcomed, and she cherished every opportunity to be surrounded by them.
Lois married the love of her life, James Gordon Friedrichs, who preceded her in death in 2015. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, and love. Lois was a devoted member of Crescent Park Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, where her faith was an important part of her life.
Those who knew Lois will remember her for her loving heart, gentle spirit, and deep devotion to her family. She treasured the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her love will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
Lois is survived by her sons, Jimmy Friedrichs and wife, Cindy, of Midland, and Robert Friedrichs and wife, Eve, of Frisco; her daughter, Aleasha McCullough and husband, David, of Odessa; her brother, Ronald Truex, of Midland; her sister, Patricia Flores and husband, Oscar, of Odessa; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Friedrichs; her parents, Ruby and Bill Truex; one sister; five brothers; and one great-granddaughter, Danica Friedrichs.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 p.m.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers are Neil Truex, Stephen Truex, Zach Owens, Jacob Owens, Michael Campbell, and Gary Truex.
Lois leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, kindness, and unconditional love. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will remain a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
