Lois C. West

January 12, 1935 - December 19, 2014

Lois C. West, 79, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away Friday December 19, 2014, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born January 12, 1935, in Manila, Arkansas, the daughter of Marshall and Edith (Griffin) Gentry. She married William F. West on August 1, 1952, in Kenneth, MO. He survives in Hoopeston. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn A. (Joseph) Handrahan of Mars, PA; three sons, Danny L. (Linda) West of Hoopeston, IL, Terry A. (Renee) West of Peotone, IL and Phillip W. (Jodi) West of Goshen, IN; two sisters, Emily Bailey of Paragould, Arkansas and Faye (David) Westerfield of Powder Springs, GA; one brother, Gerald (Marie) Gentry of Senath, MO; one sister-in-law, Joann Gentry of Jackson, MO; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Melvin and James Gentry; one sister, Brenda Moore; one sister-in-law, Molly Gentry and one granddaughter, Amber L. West. Lois was a homemaker, taking care of her family most of her life and also worked as a CNA. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering, crocheting and sewing. She also enjoyed working cross-word puzzles and playing cards. Lois’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially attending picnics and family gatherings. Memorials may be made in Lois’s honor, to the donor’s choice. .