Lois Nichols, 94, of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Ankeny, IA, died Saturday, December 4, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, MO. She was born and raised in the Ankeny area and married to Norman Nichols, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, mother, and a charter member of the Ankeny Historical Society.
She is survived by four children, Marvin Nichols of Ankeny, IA, Roger Nichols of Prairie City, IA, Gaylord Nichols of Jefferson City, MO, and Judith Mautz of Cleveland, MO; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Ankeny Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to OWL (ON with Life).