Lois (McCravy) Gaines's obituary , Passed away on December 26, 2024 in Quitman, Louisiana

Lois (McCravy) Gaines

January 12, 1921 - December 26, 2024 (103 years old)

Quitman, Louisiana

Lois (McCravy) Gaines's obituary , Passed away on December 26, 2024 in Quitman, Louisiana

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Lois (McCravy) Gaines

January 12, 1921 - December 26, 2024 (103 years old)

Quitman, Louisiana

Lois (McCravy) Gaines Obituary

The world bids farewell to Lois (McCravy) Gaines of Quitman, Louisiana, departing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 103. Lois leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lois (McCravy) Gaines or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Winford Greer; her son Gary Lynn Greer; her former husband Otis Gaines; her parents, Burnett McCravy and Priscella McCravy (Grissom); her siblings, Bud McCravy, Floyd McCravy, Ima Loe, Alta McCravy, Maudie Nunn and Mattie Monroe; and her nephews, Jimmy Mac Loe and John Loe.

She is survived by: her daughter Lois Howell; her grandchildren, Tyrha Hayes, Terry, Frances McClanahan and Lloyd; her great grandchildren, Jeffrey Pardue, Shayna Dickey (Pardue), Gabe, Aaron Pardue, Tori Wells, Amy McClanahan and John McClanahan; her great great grandchildren, Presleigh, Kyleigh and Camryn; and her close friend James Pardue.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home (228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at the Antioch Cemetery (518 Antioch Rd N, Quitman, LA 71268).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Funeral Homes



Fri

Jan 03

Visitation

Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home
228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251

Fri

Jan 03

Funeral service

Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home
228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251

Fri

Jan 03

Burial

Antioch Cemetery
518 Antioch Rd N, Quitman, LA 71268

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