Lois J Scott's Obituary
Lois Jeannette Scott, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016, at her daughter’s home.
Lois was born January 29, 1932, in Lebanon, Ohio, to Clyde Steven and Alice Ida (Baker) Upton. She married William H. Scott. He passed away May 7, 2006.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and DMH Auxiliary. She was a cook at Spring Creek Apartments on Monroe Street. Lois loved sewing, bingo and spending time with her family.
She is survived by 9 children, Dorothy (Paul) Thurston of Peoria Heights, IL, Clayton (Nancy) Herzner of Ohio, Rodney Herzner of Peoria Heights, IL, Mary Herzner of Ohio, Tammy Scott of Ohio, Billie Bradshaw of Peoria, IL, Shirley Scott of Decatur, IL, Cindy Cosner of Decatur and Jamie (Turley) White of Peoria; 26 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sons, Steven Upton, Bobby Herzner and Buddy Upton; one brother, Bud Upton and one sister, Dorothy Zills.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Lois Scott will be 4 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice.
The family of Lois Scott is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Lois J. Scott: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/FZPNJPLBQP8SK326
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