Hickory - Lois Ann Shook Forbes, 76 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Catawba County, NC to the late Fred Oscar and Ellen Lutz Shook.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Lyndol Ladd Forbes. Lois loved quilting and reading, as well as enjoying time outdoors with her cat, Buttercup. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include, her friend and caregiver, Ritchie Gragg; a friend, Jane Morrison, as well as, numerous other friends and family members.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jerome Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association in Lois’ name.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Forbes Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.