Lois Marie Deihl

Lois Marie Deihl passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Skip Bates; and daughter, Gail Jeffery. She is survived by her son, Bradley Bates; stepdaughter, Karen (Ray) Delaney; son-in-law, Bill Jeffery; grandchildren, Dawn (Michael) Ozimes, Jason Delaney, Kara (Nathan) Schreder, Brittany Bates; great-grandchildren, Ashey and Adam Ozimes, Emily and Molly Delaney, Luke and Ben Schreder, and Haven Bates. Lois loved her Florida visits, shopping, her home, her pets, and the special dinners she shared with her wonderful neighbors, Judy, Lisa and Debbie. Lois' kindness will be missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to thank Washington Regional Hospice for the outstanding care and concern for Lois. Any donations may be made to this special organization. Cremation arrangements are by Moores Chapel in Fayetteville.