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Lois McDonald Obituary
PIQUA — Lois Jean McDonald, age, 69, of Piqua, went to be with the Lord at 10:55 a.m. on June 10, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, Ohio.
She was born Sept. 13, 1949, in Waldo, Arkansas, to the late Hurtis and Earlene (Smith) Beasley. She married Bennie J. McDonald Dec. 17, 1980, in Piqua, Ohio. He survives.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Eric, Sr. (Lindale) Higgins, Piqua, Ohio; one daughter and son-in-law, Veronica (Mark) Stevens, Casstown, Ohio; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl Mckinney, Kenny Ray (Mary) Coulter, Johnny Ray "Papa" (Debbie) Coulter, Jasper (Tammy) Atkins, Jerry Atkins and Sheila; one sister, Pauline Henry, all of Piqua, Ohio; (six sisters in Arkansas); 10 grandchildren, Eric Higgins, Jr., Terrick Higgins, Dreleik Higgins, Drovante Higgins, Treasure Higgins, Eryca Higgins, Jaylyn Evans, Brianna Sims, Jordan Woosley, Gregory Howery; three great-grandchildren, Latrell Higgins, Aleah Higgins and Nevaeh Higgins. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Lois was a member of Mt. Zion Holy Union C.O.G. in Sidney, Ohio. She loved going to church, traveling and going to her grandchildren's sports activities. She was employed at Industry Products in Piqua for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday June 15, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with Pastor Willie T. McGhee officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Friends may call Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County P.O. Box 502 Troy, OH 45373.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.Melcher-Sowers.com.
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lisa byers
June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady and a good neighbor prayers to all
Keith Basil
June 15, 2019
I'm extremely sadden for the lost your family going through, at this difficult time. We were all bless and better people for knowing her. Still strong
Mamie
June 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss I will keep you all in my prayers.
Karen Jones
June 12, 2019
Sis. Lois was a Precious Ruby! Psalms 3:17-18, "Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace." "She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed." Rest In Heaven Sis. Lois, you will be greatly missed.
Wilson
June 12, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you in this time of sadness.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
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