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Lois Hoston Obituary

On November 2, 2024, Lois A. McAfee Hoston passed away peacefully at age 92 in Silver Spring, MD. Lois, known for her warmth and deep devotion to family, was a cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and mentor.
Born in Woodstock, VA. and raised in Washington, DC, Lois dedicated her life to serving her community with compassion and grace.
Lois exhibited a great thirst for knowledge and determination for enhanced education. She attended and graduated from Howard University (HU) with a bachelor 's degree (1954) and master's in social work (1956). While at HU, Lois was initiated in Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She embraced the lifelong sisterhood and service that came with AKA, and later helped charter Theta Omega Omega Chapter in Montgomery County, MD.
Her career as a social worker was an extension of her deep compassion for others. She was a certified licensed Medical Social Worker, working with several hospitals in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and Hartford, CT. In 1976, she became the social worker for Cripple Children's Services program of the Montgomery County Health Department, where she later retired from in 1994. Lois helped and counseled children who had special physical health problems and their families.
In her later years, Lois resided in Leisure World, where she formed countless bonds and enriched the lives of those around her with her kindness, compassion, and wisdom. Lois is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hoston, son, Norman (Tracey), grandson, Sam III, great granddaughter, Naomi, sister, Francena P. McAfee, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will forever remember her strength, generosity, and unwavering support.
A funeral service will be held to honor Lois's life on November 11 at Leisure World's Inter-Faith Chapel (3680 S. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD) with an 11 a.m. viewing, 1 p.m. service, and afterward a repast at the Leisure World Clubhouse I Grill. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Howard University School of Social Work or the Inter-Faith Chapel of Leisure World.
Her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2024.

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Sebrina Neal

January 31, 2025

To the family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Lois was like a mom to me. We worked together at the Health Department. Lois would take me home to her house for lunch. She was much friend. I was going to call her the other day to tell her a co worker had passed but instead I came across her obituary. My heart is broken. I remember you told me you had a stroke the last time we talked and you told me who all was at leisure world that I knew. Rest in peace my good friend. I will always remember the good times we had going to your office and you would come see me at my office.

Sebrina Neal

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November 12, 2024

Sending thoughts and prayers for Lois and all who loved her. What an excellent role model she was for so many!

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