Lois Elrod

Lois Elrod NEWTON Mrs. Lois Inez Elrod, 70, went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 30 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born Jan. 8, 1941 in Cherokee County, the daughter of Lush and Bertha Bryson Crain. She was retired from Moretz Hosiery after over 25 years of service. She was a member of Blackburn Baptist Chur-ch and an active Sunday school member. She enjoyed reading the Bible, caring for her family and was strong in her faith of Jesus Christ. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was devoted to her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ula Mae Crain; and four brothers, Lloyd, Frank, Lonnie and Don Crain. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Robert Elrod; a son, Shane Rooks of Colletts-ville; two step-sons, Robert James Elrod and his wife, Kathy of Hickory; and Keith Allen Elrod and his wife, Kim of Hickory; a daughter, Teresa Rooks of Hickory, a step-daughter, Cheri Fergerson and her husband, Kevin of Hickory; a brother Elmer Crain of Farner, Tenn.; and nine grandchildren, Luke Rooks, Travis Rooks, Breana Fergerson, Casey Fergerson, Corey Deron Elrod, Haley Elrod, Jordan Sophia Elrod, Jonathan Faulkner and Trevor Rooks. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Catawba Funerals and Cremations by Pastors Harold Joplin and Gary Walton. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, June 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.catawbamemorialpark.com. Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations are providing professional services to the Elrod Family. NC 70889