Lois L. Morris, 91 of Chenoa; passed away at 2:33 am, Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her residence in Chenoa.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation with the family will be Friday, December 6th, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. A private family inurnment will take place in Chenoa Township Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Chenoa Fire Department.
Lois was born February 10, 1933 in Chenoa; the daughter of Carl and Lila (Rhoda) Wendling. She married Donald R. Morris on July 13, 1953, in Chenoa. Her husband, Don preceded her in death August 21, 2019. Her parents, one brother, one sister and grandson, Wyatt Morris also preceded her in death.
Survivors include four sons, Michael (Fae) Morris of LeRoy; Timothy (Arlene) Morris of Normal; Ted (Sandy) Morris of Clinton; Marc (Phaedra) Morris of Gridley; three sisters, Phyllis Reeves, Sharon Barrett and Ellen Jo Shiflett; Ten grandchildren, Miles (Randi) Morris, Brittani Morris, Ethan (Megan) Morris, Mariah Morris, Samantha (Steve) Spence, Maggie Morris, Jackie (Matthew) Mardis, Jacob (Alexis) Morris, Chloe (Will) Stewart, Bart Morris and ten great grandchildren, Mikey, Addison, Haisley, Eveleigh, Arlo, Marlee, Jackson, Easton, Kennedy and Kaius Morris.
Lois graduated from Chenoa High School and continued to live in Chenoa her entire life. She worked for State Farm briefly, and then opened up her own custom drapery business, Lois’ Draperies. She created beautiful drapes for customers all over central Illinois for many years until her retirement. She was involved in many activities in the community. She loved to play Euchre, Pinochle, and Bridge with many other residents and you could always find a card club playing somewhere in town any night of the week. She also belonged to the Lois Club and just recently attended a meeting where she was told she was the oldest and longest member of the club.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, being affectionately known as Gigi. Whether it be coming over to cook chicken and rice for her, having a glass of wine and talking at the kitchen table for hours on end, playing crummy rummy, or just spending the weekend with her hanging out, she had a special unique bond with each of them. Right up until her passing, she continued to be the loving, spunky, and sweetest woman around! Everyone who knew her loved her and will never forget her tenacity, charm, grace, wit, and her undying love for her family. Known for her kindness, hearty laugh, strength, sense of humor, and her vast collection of matching necklaces and earrings, roosters, and owls, she was the heart and soul of our family and she will be sorely missed. We all are grieving her loss, but take comfort in knowing that Donnie and Lois are together again.
The family would especially like to thank the OSF Hospice nurses and caregivers. They treated her like family and took the best care of her, often saying she was their favorite patient.
