Lois was born on September 16, 1936, the daughter of Harold C. and Hattie T. (Burrows) Mead. After graduating high school, she went on to further her education at college. Lois was a Dean's Administrative Secretary at Michigan State University, and she retired there after 26 years. Lois never cared to leave her hometown of Williamston. She lived there all her life, and built an incredible life and family there. She was a big supporter of everything in Williamston like parks and recreation, train depot, the theater, food bank, and the annual jubilee and even earned the powder puff derby awards
Lois was the biggest Bob Seger fan. No one knew more Bob Seger songs by heart than her. She had the absolute honor of meeting him. Lois loved all MSU sports, and she loved demolition derby. Lois also adored the outdoors. She loved fishing and quading. Lois loved traveling and riding motorcycles. Most importantly, Lois raised a strong and tight-knit family. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart. There is nothing she would not do for them.
A visitation for Lois will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 East Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895. A visitation will occur Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 205 East Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895. A funeral service will occur Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 205 East Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895. A graveside service will occur Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Summit Cemetery, Beeman Rd, Williamston, MI 48895. A celebration of life and dinner will follow the graveside service at the Williamston Eagles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-County on Aging for Alzheimer's Association.
Lois is survived by her children, Linda L. Moore, Raymond H. Sweet, Thomas C. Sweet (Lori), and Kevin L. (Jennifer) Sweet; her five grandchildren, Eric D. Sweet, Thommie Lea Bengel, Robert W. Sweet, Joseph Sweet, and Tara R. Haynes; and her 12 great grandchildren.
Lois is preceded by her parents, Harold and Hattie Mead; her siblings, Ronald Mead, Elton Mead, and Ethelyn Entemann; and her son-in-law, Robert Moore.
Lois will be missed dearly by all that knew her.
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