Lois H. COUTTS

BRONSON, FLA. - Lois Harrison Coutts, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at her residence in Bronson, Fla.
Lois was born in Shenandoah, Pa., to George and Lillie Harrison on Sept. 1, 1928. She married her loving husband of 59 years, Col. William R. Coutts Jr., and became a military wife. She enjoyed all the traveling they did over the years to many countries and various places in the United States. They lived in Newport News, Va., for 30 years, where she worked as a Dental Office Manager. Lois and her family moved to the Levy County area seven years ago and became members of the Bronson United Methodist Church. She was the past District Deputy Emblem Club of the Elks in Virginia, was a member of the Women's V.F.W. Auxiliary in Chiefland, and worked as a volunteer for Animal Rescue as well as the VA Hospitals. She enjoyed knitting in her spare time, and was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker and a terrific cook. She will be greatly missed by her family and all of her many friends.
Lois is survived by her husband, retired Col. William R. Coutts Jr.; her son, Rick Coutts II; her daughters, Deborah C. Robins and Donna Coutts; her sister, Rita Phenneger; her brother-in-law, George Coutts; her sisters-in-law, Patricia Gravish and Katherine Coutts; her grandchild, Jennifer Clifton (Donald); four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A memorial service will be held in memory of Lois at 3 p.m. Sunday , Nov. 29, 2009, at the Bronson United Methodist Church. Interment will be held at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Bronson United Methodist Church, 235 Court St. Bronson, FL 32621. Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home in Williston (352-528-3481). View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.