Lois was born November 29, 1939, to Iva Nelson (Galvin) and William B. Hawkins, the third of seven children. Her schooling was obtained in numerous one room schools before attending El Dorado Springs High School, graduating third in the class of 1957.
Lois was united in marriage on September 19, 1959, to James Franklin Herbst of El Dorado Springs, MO. During their life together, Lois and Jim raised three children. Lois worked at Sac Osage Electric Cooperative, Community Lumber Company, Citizens Bank and retired in January 2001 after 27 years from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative in Butler, MO.
Lois volunteered at The Hope Center Food Bank, Treasure Hunt, El Dorado Springs Senior Center, Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Community Springs Healthcare Facility. She was a member of the El Dorado Springs Red Hat Club and the First Christian Church Women’s group. She loved traveling to all 50 states, walking, going to Silver Sneakers, watching her hummingbirds, doing crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune.
Preceding Lois in death were her parents, William B. and Iva Hawkins, and one brother, Oral Milburn Hawkins.
Survivors include her husband Jim; five siblings and one sister-in-law: Jane (Bob) Hutchison of Walker, MO, Mary Nell (Dean) Lombardi of Las Vegas, NV, Marge Hunter of Merriam, KS, Clifton (Lynette) Hawkins of Central Point, OR, Larry Hawkins of Las Vegas, NV, and Sally Hawkins of Wilkes Barre, PA; three children: Andy (Dara) Herbst of O’Fallon, MO, Ann (Gary) Pennell of Dyersburg, TN, and Alice (Robert) Claypool of Pella, IA; four grandchildren: Jennen Herbst of Columbia, MO, Carson Claypool of Newton, IA, Taryn Herbst of Charlotte, NC, and Connor Claypool of Des Moines, IA. She leaves behind many family members, nieces, and nephews, as well as numerous friends.
Service
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00PM
First Christian Church
300 S Main St
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
