Lois A. Snider

CHARLESTON, IL – Lois Arlene Snider, age 84 of Charleston, went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, September 18, 2017 while at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab and in the loving presence of her family.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston.  Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Don Pankey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Illinois.  It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to Lincolnland Hospice or to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.  Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. 

Lois was born June 5, 1933, in rural Hindsboro, Illinois, a daughter of the late Elden and Hazel (Innes) Childress.  She married John E. Snider on March 9, 1951 in Oakland, Illinois and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage prior to his death on November 3, 2008.  Lois is survived by those who lovingly called her mom: Karen Gannaway and husband Lyle of rural Lerna, Illinois, Kathy Spence and husband Mark of Charleston and Kevin Snider and wife Paula also of rural Lerna, Illinois; her six precious grandchildren, Nichole Nolte (fiancé Andy Hooten), Nathan (Stephanie) Gannaway, Holly Misener, Emily (Adam) Phipps, Krista (Jerry) Baker and Kelsi (Justin) Hudson; her four step-grandchildren she gained through marriage, Aiden Ethington (Krista), Matt Ethington (Heather), Tyler Sibigtroth and Jordan Sibigtroth; 20 (soon to be 22) beautiful great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marilyn Coon of West Point, Mississippi.  Lois was also predeceased by a brother and his wife, Rex (Daphne) Childress and a brother-in-law, Fred Coon. 

Lois was a graduate of Oakland High School and a longtime member of the Bushton Christian Church.  She served as Superintendent of the Art Hall at the Coles County Fair, a position she held from high school and for the next fifty plus years.  Lois helped John with the family farm located northeast of Charleston in Morgan Township, but most will remember her as their “favorite checker” at the Wilb Walkers East Grocery Store and later at County Market. 

Lois was a collector of bluebirds as well as Pillsbury Doughboy and Shirley Temple collectibles.  She loved animals and none was more loved than her canine companion, Max!  Lois was the matriarch of her family and she was happiest when sharing life’s special moments with them.  Her love and devotion for each and every one was unquestionable.  Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will always cherish their many treasured memories.