Lois Amos

Lois Amos, 88, of Danville passed away on November 5, 2009 at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home. Lois was born October 29, 1921 in Tilton, Illinois daughter of Elza and Ruby McIntosh Barrett. She married Charles Amos on November 23, 1939. He preceded her on February 6, 1999. Survivors include two daughters: Lois Ann (Tom) Collins of Riverton, IL and Charlene Sue (Larry) Warner of Danville; two sisters: Wanda Berry of Danville and Peggy (Gerald) Baldwin of Stateline, IL, Five grandchildren: Brian (Pam) Warner, Cathy Warner, Amy Warner all of Danville and, Cindy Collins of FL, and Michael Collins of Chicago, IL; six great-grandchildren: Charlie, Amber, Ashley, Katelynn, Brian Scott, and Erik; numerous nieces & nephews; life long friend and partner in crime Wilma Brown, and special friend Bob. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and a brother. Lois attended Tilton Schools and had worked as a service manager for Eisners for 32 years. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church in Danville for a number of years. After retirement in the late 80s she stayed active mentoring children at Big brothers Big sisters, working at Dairy Queen, CRIS Senior Services, and being an election judge. Lois was an avid Cubs fan, and enjoyed dancing, country music, playing Euchre, watching her grandchildrens sporting events, bowling with her sisters and traveling with her late husband Charlie. A Celebration of Loiss Life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 9, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Danville. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #210 in Danville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com