Lois Helen Heimbach

Lois was born on November 26, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Helen (Hayzer) and John Smith.

Lois shared a beautiful 33-year marriage with her beloved husband, Dennis “Denny” Heimbach. Together, they raised two wonderful daughters, Michele Willoughby (John) of Danville, PA, and Greta Welebob (Fedor) of Palm City, FL. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, Alison Willoughby, Alyssa Willoughby, and Fedor Dennis Welebob.

Denny and Lois moved to Pennsylvania in 1965 and raised their family in Camp Hill and Enola, PA. Lois was the owner and director of a private academic school serving infants through kindergarten for more than 22 years. Together, they enjoyed time on their boat fishing and vacationing in Delaware and Maryland. In 1992, they moved to Hobe Sound, Florida, where they enjoyed six years of early retirement filled with scuba diving, dancing, and making wonderful memories together before Denny’s passing.

Lois had a passion for life, laughter, dancing, and socializing. Her vibrant spirit and outgoing nature brought her a rich and active social life and many friendships. She had a remarkable ability to bring joy and laughter wherever she went.

For more than 30 years, Lois taught water aerobics in Stuart, sharing her energy, enthusiasm with countless people. She was a devoted member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, where she also led St. Christopher’s Senior Singles group, and the Catholic Council of Women. Lois was a member of the Stuart-Jensen Elks Lodge, where she enjoyed dancing, as well as the Hobe Sound VFW, where she often took to the dance floor. Lois also had a deep love of theater and volunteered at The Lyric Theatre and The Maltz Jupiter Theatre for more than 30 years.

Lois lived life to the fullest. She believed in staying active, maintaining friendships, giving back, and remaining connected to her community. Those who knew her will remember her tenacious spirit, infectious laughter, generous heart, and unwavering dedication to the people and causes she cared about.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in death by her only sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kelly; her nephew, Tommy Kelly; her parents-in-law, Earl and Lois Heimbach; her brother-in-law, Scott Heimbach; and her son-in-law, John Willoughby.

Lois is survived by her daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister-in-law Priscilla Heimbach, and nieces and nephews Kathy (Carl) Lovetere, Kelly (Mike) Todd, Kerrie (Matt) Fitzsimmons, and Matt Heimbach, along with their families.

Though Lois will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be held at Aycock Funeral Home Young & Prill Chapel, 6801 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34997, on October 15, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with an additional visitation the same day from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, on October 16, 2026, at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Lois’s memory to The Lyric Theatre, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, or Treasure Coast Hospice.