Lois Evelyn Harris

Lois Evelyn Harris, age 94, of Tuscaloosa, died Oct. 14, 2010, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home with Elder Craig Blair officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Marshall Harris and Addie Green Harris; her brothers, John Harris and C.V. Harris; her sisters, Annie Lou Harris and Adelle Wheat; her brothers-in-law, William Hogue, E.T. Wheat, and Jay Ricks; and her beloved canine companion, Ginger.

Survivors include her sisters, Daisy Hogue and Floy Ricks; her sisters-in-law, Jorene Scott (George) and Louise Wheat; her nephews, Billy Hogue, John Hogue (Peggy), Ken Hogue (Regina), Mike Harris (Lynn), Charlie Harris (Jane), Pat Harris (Susan), and John Ricks (Jan); her nieces, Evelyn Davidson (Bob), Kay Fransioli (Charles), Joy Nickoles (Ricky), and Jan McQuaig (Gary); great-nephews and nieces, Dan Hogue (Leslie), Dale Hogue, Dayna Parham (Scott E.), Tim Davidson (Beth), Kim Davidson, John Hogue (Meredy), Marilyn Lindsey (Trip), Amanda Mercer (Andrew), Hayley Putnam (John), Ben Harris, Corrie Lake (Jamie), Glen and Kirstie Harris, Brian Harris, Addie and Chase Fransioli, Sarah and Harris Nickoles, and Jayse and Marly McQuaig; 17 great-great-nieces and nephews; her aunt, Maxie Green; and several cousins.

Lois was born August 25, 1916, in Tuscaloosa County and lived many years in the Mount Olive community. She retired from the South Central Bell Telephone Company after 37 years of faithful service and continued to be active in the Telephone Pioneers. Lois made countless lifelong friendships during that time, and she was a mentor to so many people. These friends kept in close contact with her over the years through visits, calls, and cards. She so appreciated their love and concern for her.

Lois was a dedicated member of the Tuscaloosa Primitive Baptist Church for 38 years. Sister Lois was known for her giving spirit, and she was adored by all members young and old. Lois enjoyed going to church and worshiping with her church family. She formed deep and meaningful relationships with her brothers and sisters in Christ. Lois' family appreciated the church members' devotion to her.

Lois enjoyed traveling and spending time with her sisters, brother, and their families. She was their special Aunt Lois and was affectionately called Momma Lois and LoLo by the younger children. She had a unique relationship with each one and attended all their important events in their lives. Each child could count on her to have that particular snack or food they enjoyed waiting for them when they visited. The memories she created will live on in our hearts forever. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be her great-nephews Dan Hogue, Dale Hogue, Tim Davidson, John Hogue, Jr., Ben Harris, Glen Harris, Brian Harris, Jayse McQuaig, Chase Fransioli, and Harris Nickoles.

Honorary pallbearers are Ruth Rogers and family, Lucille Cornett, Pam Howard, Frank and Mary Donna Green and family, John Nathan Harris and family, Charlotte King, members of the Telephone Pioneers, members of Tuscaloosa Primitive Baptist Church, special caregivers Kathleen Bates, JoAnn Parker, Maureen Dunn, Beverly McCollins, and Beneta Essary, Amedisys Home Health staff, especially Jackie Wilson and Adam Beams, Dr. Leonard Jones and staff, and the caring staff of Hospice of West Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tuscaloosa Primitive Baptist Church and Hospice of West Alabama in honor of Lois.