Lois B. Abbott
1936 - 2023
Lois B. (Johnson) Abbott, 87, of Ellis, passed away on December 19, 2023, at HaysMed.
Born on January 25, 1936, in Hollis, Arkansas, she came to Wichita in 1953 and married Clarence H. Abbott in 1962.
Lois grew up with her older brothers and sisters in different parts of Arkansas, working on the family farm and picking many sacks of cotton. They were also employed as sharecroppers and farm workers for others. After getting married in 1962, Lois, Clarence, and their family moved quite often for work to Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. After the family was grown, Lois and Clarence moved to Fort Worth, Texas, and Lewes, Delaware.
Lois and Clarence had made one of their moves to Plainville, Kansas, where they had owned and operated the Skogmo store for several years. As a couple, they enjoyed traveling to U.S., Israel, Belgium, France, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Of recent, they were residents of Hays, then ultimately resided at Good Samaritan in Ellis where Clarence still resides.
She is survived by her husband Clarence; her children: Larry (Mary) Abbott of Brighton, Colo., Jack “Randy” (Cissy) Abbott of New Boston Texas, Susan (Dennis) Mick of Plainville, William “Bill” Clarence Abbott of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; brother, Odell Johnson (Madeline) Wichita; five grandchildren: Brandi (Ernest) Bond of Hudson, Colo., Brandt Abbott of Commerce City, Colo., Dalton (Hanna) Mick of Lawrence, Bretta (Jeff) Dickman of Lecompton, and Andra (Parker) Moss of Overland Park; three great-grandchildren: Amelia Abbott, Theodore, and Alexander Dickman; and many nieces and nephews too numerous to list.
Lois grew up the youngest of 14 children. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Winnie (Hooper) Johnson; 12 brothers and sisters: Melvin Johnson, Faye Kelley, Elton Johnson, Nova Baker, Virgil Johnson, Elzy Johnson, Marie Lancaster, Coy Johnson, Emmie Jane Whiley, Gereta Stone; and two infant sisters; Cledie and Evelyn.
She was loved so much by all and will be greatly missed while we await the coming heavenly reunion. There will be a private family memorial celebrating Lois's life that will be held in January. The final resting place will take place at the Plainville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and VFW Auxiliary 8871 and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.
