Lois Jean Wilson's Obituary
Lois Jean Wilson, 65, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Decatur, IL.
Lois was born to Benjamin and Sallie Hughes on October 22, 1958, in Orme, TN. She married John Elmer Wilson on May 26, 1984, in Decatur, IL. Lois loved cooking, music and dancing. She was known for dancing in the kitchen with wooden spoons in her hands with cookie dough on them, flinging it everywhere.
Lois enjoyed going on car trips with the kids when they were young. Lois and John took Christmas to a whole new level. They went all out with decorations. She enjoyed playing card games with the kids. She loved her family, and she was the glue that held the family together. She will be greatly missed.
Lois is survived by her son, John (Michelle) Troy Wilson; daughter, Crystal (Charles “Pooky-Bear) Ann Nance; daughter-in-law, Nicole Harper; brother, Bill (Debra) Hughes; sisters, Rebecca Ann Cordle, Carrie Sue Vanallman, Florence Smith, Connie (Jerry) Reed; grandchildren, Meghan (Aaron) Hagood, Tommy Burkey, Kaylee (Mason) Ledbetter, Christopher Nance, Jesse nance, Michael Nance, Mackenzie Nance, Savanah Nance, Dakota Nance, Nirvana (Allen) Brown, , Hayden Wilson, Joseph Wilson; 10 great grandchildren and many extended family and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Sallie Hughes; husband, John Elmer Wilson; sister, Janice Hughes.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Condolences and memories of Lois may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com
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