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Lois Burgess Obituary
A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Flora Bowles. In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law, Marion and Clinton Bales. She retired from Reliance Electric.
Survivors include her sons and daughters in law: Ron and Sara Burgess of Loxley, AL, Michael and Marsha Burgess of Watkinsville, GA; sister: Rosa (Glen) Roland; brothers: Delmar (Mary) Bowles, Tom (Judy) Bowles; grandchildren: Veronica Shehee, Michael Burgess, Karen Griffin, Rhonda Judy, Chris Hayman, Julia DeForest, Scott Simmons and five great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11AM at Antioch Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Friday, March 23, 2012 at Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors. Honorary pallbearers will be Vann Shehee, Blake Judy, Christopher Simmons, Michael Burgess, Russell Bales, Jim Bales and Dale Bowles.
Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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March 30, 2012
Mother and I, too wish to express out deepest sympathy for your loss. Lois is missed by all who knew her here at Iris Place. My brother described Lois beautifully and I can only add that she was sweet and kind to Mother and me. May God bless and keep your family.
Scottie Jarrett
Virginia Scott
Owen Scott
March 24, 2012
My mother, Virginia Scott, moved to Iris Place in January 2011. Mom began sitting with Lois during meals from the very first and they remained table friends from that time on. I visit Mom about once a month and over time shared many meals with Lois and Mom. I greatly enjoyed getting to know and spend time with Lois. She had real strength of character, determination, and a sense of humor in the face of the struggles aging brings. Mom and I will miss Lois very much; and, our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your loss.
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