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Lois Wheeler Obituary
Born in Langhorne, Pa., daughter of the late Luther and Lena (Jenkins) Colter, she was a Bristol resident most of her life. She was a graduate of Neshaminy High School, where she was the President of the Tri-Hy Y club.
Sister Lois was the head cook for Bucks County Association for the Blind in Newtown, Shriners Hospital and lastly at Wood River Village. Sister Lois was ordained a Minister by Bishop John Long of Bristol and founded the Bread and Book Ministry, which continues with countless supporters and volunteers that help serve the local food banks, soup kitchens, the homeless in the area and abroad. Her mission was to help wherever there was a need and to serve in "love." She also led a bible study class at Manor Care in Yardley, where she had been a resident for the past few years.
A very loving and giving person, she will be best remembered for Sister Wheeler's Bountiful Harvest Feast and Outreach Ministry. The dinner started in 1980 in her Uncle William Jenkins dining room on Green Street in Langhorne and became so well attended it eventually moved to the Masonic Lodge in Fairless Hills, where it continued until 2017.
She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed watching the games with her husband.
Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband, George L. Wheeler, whom she married on July 5, 1958. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Rector, and her brother, Robert Colter Sr.
She is survived by her two daughters, Tracey Dupree and her husband, Elijah Hines Dupree Sr., of Bristol, Pa. and Lisa Fant and her husband, Kevin Fant, of Willingboro, N.J.; her grandchildren, Elijah Hines Dupree II, Elisha Dupree, Traesha Dupree, Trashon Dupree and Lisa C. Fant; and her great- grandchildren, Alivia, Elijah III, Arianna and Alannah. She is also survived by her brother, Luther Colter Jr. and his wife, Lorraine, and two sisters, Roberta Hartman and Karole Bediako and her husband, Charles.
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, funeral services and interment will be held privately.
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Leslie Navarro
May 13, 2024
To this day we remember you Lois with fondness, love and kindness! You are truly missed!
Leslie Navarro, Joey and Victoria
Deborah
May 20, 2022
Mother Wheeler was truly a one-of-a-kind human being. Her positive energy spilled over in every area of her life and relationships. She was truly loved and is certainly missed. But she left us with many lessons and beautiful memories. To Yah be the glory!
Leslie Navarro
October 13, 2020
Dear Tracey, Lisa and family.
It is with a broken heart that I have found why I'd not heard and my futile attempts to reach Louis went unanswered . I spoke with her before George passed as we talked and prayed about this horrible covid and it keeping us away from those we loved. We prayed together often and I considered her a angel Mom while she counseled me going through my rough time during and before I could no longer visit her and George. I just wanted to send our family condolences and I know their at peace. I will never forget them both. I have to say celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with you all on July 4th was a memory not to be forgotten, ever. Our last visit to Manor I brought my daughter and 2 gr babies and a few sweets she loved. I'm grateful we had that day .
Our deepest love and prayers
Leslie Navarro and family ❤❣
Cheryl Collins
May 26, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lois was a pillar in the community and was loved by many people. Ill miss her very much. Cheryl Long-Collins
Jennefer Batdorf Parsons
May 25, 2020
Lois was a kind and dear friend of my mother, Gladys Batdorf, who passed in April from covid. Lois was a blessing to me and my sisters every time we visited mom. Lois shared with me the story of how she was called to preach God's word, a true miracle. May your family be comforted in knowing she and her husband are united in God's heavenly kingdom, smiling her beautiful smile down on her loving daughters.
Trashon Dupree
May 25, 2020
Grandma, we are definitely going to miss you. You were a great grandmother because you showed us that it's okay to be humorous and still be saved. Thank you for your teachings. Take your crown and I will see you and grandpa later. RIP
Susan Fiori
May 24, 2020
Mrs Wheeler, you had a magical presence. My Mom misses talking to you, and her visits with you. While visiting my pop at Manor Care, you befriended us. You were so welcoming, and had such radiant smile. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. Thank you for praying with us, and sharing the faith.
Karin Taurino
May 22, 2020
A life well lived. It was a honor to know you Sister Lois Wheeler. You spread your love and care without hesitation giving of yourself over many years. You were a joy and will remain in my thoughts as the best example of humanity to help guide me.
May 22, 2020
A life well lived!! A beautiful person. I remember Lois from Neshaminy H.S. and for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinners she had in Fairless Hills. Much love to her family and friends. Elizabeth Bennis
ROSE
May 21, 2020
Thank you for the LOVE you have spread through out your to everyone you came in contact with. You are missed by all. Peace to the family.
C. Hamilton
May 21, 2020
There are no words except Thank You Sister Wheeler for your boundless compassion. We were and will continue to be Blessed by you. #RIP Sister Wheeler ❤❤❤❤
Tony Tucker
May 20, 2020
Mother Wheeler thank you for being a real saint of the most high God we prayed together and fellowship and talked about Jesus thank you for being a real friend to my mom for so many years you at peace now. Rev Tony Tucker
Ellen (McGowan) Hoover
May 20, 2020
Dearest Lois, co-worker from Wood River, turned dearest friend and other mother. I loved working with you at work and for Thanksgiving meals in the Langhorne church basement. I loved meeting your beautiful daughters, catering a wedding, and seeing your lovely grandson Elijah looking at me through his big beautiful baby eyes. I will always remember you as the most perfect Christian woman I have ever had the honor to know. I am glad your physical pain is over and you can oversee all those you have loved in your life.
Robert Colter jr.
May 20, 2020
Dear Aunt Lois you will be Truly Missed here, you were a Joy to love ❤ and to those that knew you it was nothing but ❤You had for Everyone May you Rest in Paradise .. Love BOBBOB ❤❤ FAMILY!!
Emily Hill
May 20, 2020
I met Mrs. Wheeler more than 10 years ago when the agency I worked for did a presentation at one of the groups she led. First impressions are truly lasting. Mrs. Wheeler was warm, welcoming and fully invested in getting the information we wanted to share with the ladies she was shepherding. Fast forward to Summer of 2019 when I was getting my mother settled into long term care at Manor Care in Yardley. I saw Mrs. Wheeler in the hall and remembered her immediately! She made it her mission to get my mother acclimated to being at Manor Care. More than that, she showered my mother with loving care. I am so grateful she was a part of my mothers life over this last year! Mrs. Wheeler was that person who you just gravitate to and cherish. She was one of a kind. The Hill family sends our love and condolences to you during this difficult period.
Charles Ganges
May 20, 2020
R.I.P Aunt Lois! Thank you for everything you done in this world! There will never be another you. May you and uncle George rest peacefully!
Lorraine Colter
May 20, 2020
R.i.p. my dear sister Lois.I will always cherish the loving memories and prayers we shared. Never saying goodbye only "see you later I love you'
Joann Zimenoff
May 19, 2020
Miss Wheeler was the sweetest lady with a huge heart for others. It was a pleasure to get to know her. She will be missed.
Samuel DeFrancesco
May 19, 2020
So sad to hear she was and always will be a true humanitarian she loved people. I am proud to say we were friends and would talk often. Her biggest joy was feeding people at Thanksgiving. I was glad to be a part and help her anyway I could. She would call me and say she was so glad to hear my voice. And end every call with God bless you. RIP you are an Angel.
Mary Steinberg
May 19, 2020
To my other mother, I will miss you a whole lot.
From your other daughter
May 19, 2020
Rest in eternal peace. You will be missed. Shalom
May 19, 2020
We had the pleasure of meeting Sister Lois when she was in Manor Care. She was a wonderful lady. If everyone was half as nice & loving as she was the world would be a much nicer place.
Alison, Rodger & Nicholas Brown
May 19, 2020
Mrs. Wheeler , she was an Angel. It did not matter who you were or where you came from she would heip you with anyrhing and pray with you. She loved the Lord and she led by example. Love you Alissa
Deborah Piierce
May 19, 2020
To Yah be the glory for the life and service of one of the most selflessness persons I've ever been privileged to know. The world has lost a true follower of the Malchi-Tzedik priesthood. Take your rest Mother Wheeler! You most certainly deserve it!
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