Lois M. Kewley

Kewley, Lois M.
TROY - Lois M. Kewley, 94 of 2nd Ave., passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Bernice Wiltsie Danbury.
Lois had been employed as a secretary at Leonard Hospital and later at St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room, retiring in 1985. She was a member and past president of the Speigle-Elders. She enjoyed bowling and was famous for her "Left Hook". A member of Cornerstone Church in Lansingburgh, Lois served as a trustee and elder at the church and worked in the thrift shop and food pantry there. She took special pride in the educational and professional accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was known in the community as a talented seamstress and quilter, who shared and gifted her quilts with family, friends, and with anyone in need of comfort.
She is the widow of George E. Kewley, who died in 1984; and is the mother of Robert Kewley (Colleen) of Troy, and the late James Kewley. She is the sister of the late Joyce Davey, and George Danbury; and grandmother of Erica Oates (James), Matthew Kewley, Bryan and Brent Kewley. Several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as her grandpuppy Alfie, also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Cornerstone Church Memorial Fund, 570 3rd Ave., Troy, NY 12182 or Community Hospice Foundation, 310 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit: Brendesefuneralhome.com