Mrs. Austin was born in Robeson County on November 18, 1923, to the late William Lona Alexander and Bessie Florence Turlington Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Austin. Mrs. Austin was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church in Raeford.
She is survived by three daughters, Judy Maultsby (Sam Ferguson) of Supply, NC, Jane Herron of Raeford, NC and Jennifer Austin of Raeford, NC, a son John Maultsby (Mabel) of NV, a brother Robert Alexander (Somai) of GA.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am on Lois's 100th birthday, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Raeford Presbyterian Church.
A Celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am at the church.
Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.