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Lois Berniece (Eames) Andrews- passed away on Wednesday, August 14 at the Oak Ridge Convalescence Center, Plattsburg, Missouri.
Lois was born on April 2, 1927, in Hammond, Missouri to James and Martha Smith. She married Robert Evans Eames on March 18, 1949. They were blessed with three daughters. Robert preceded her in death on February 12, 1980. Lois married James L. Andrews, Polo, Missouri, on November 8, 1987. They relocated to Lathrop where they enjoyed their family life. James preceded her in death on June 27, 2021.
Lois leaves behind her three daughters: Martha (Gary) Martin, Lathrop, Marian (Clyde) Harris, Kansas City, and Susan Parman, Kansas City; six grandchildren James Martin, Brad Martin, Jennifer Tomlinson, Megan Montgomery, Robert Parman, and Matthew Parman. She also had 13 great grandchildren. She often remarked how enjoyable it was for her to be able to watch the children play. She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters.
Lois was a member of the First Christian Church of Lathrop. She also had her own sewing business providing countless garments for Lathrop and surrounding communities, as well as filling the closets for her three daughters. She was a self-taught seamstress/tailor known for her talent creating wedding dresses, cheerleading outfits, and sequined majorette uniforms for the Lathrop School District. Later in life, she acquired a love for oil painting. Many of her paintings are displayed in homes of friends and family as well as several churches.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lathrop First Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at Lathrop Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
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