MUSTANG, Okla. — Lois Faye Smith was born Sept. 22, 1934 in Todd County, South Dakota. She was a member of the Lakehoma Church of Christ in Mustang, Okla.  Lois passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.  

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Smith, of Mustang; one son, Brian Richards of Clinton, Okla.; one daughter, Mary Weese of Wichita, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and one sister, Leona Biltoft of Neb. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Bessie Harp; one daughter, Peggy Walton; three brothers, Kenneth, Carmen and Richard; and four sisters, Athel, Gartha, Elva and Betsy. 

Lois dearly loved children and was always happiest around them. She operated a day care out of her home for many years and worked in other day care facilities. She also enjoyed making quilts and for many years has been a member of the Mission Quilters organization at Chisholm Heights Baptist Church in Mustang.  

Arrangements are under the direction of McNeil’s Funeral Service in Mustang, Okla. Per Lois’ request, there will be no public viewing. Online tributes may be entered at www.mcneilsfuneral.com. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

McNeil’s Funeral Service

525 West Highway 152

Mustang, OK 73064

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 29, 2020