Lois loved her family more than anything else in his world. She also loved crafting, crocheting, working in her puzzle books and gardening. Lois loved getting cards in the mail and she loved pictures of her family.
She started working at the age of 15 at Burlington Industries and continued to work there until she retired. Lois then started another career working at Drew Memorial Hospital as an aid in the nursery. She loved on and rocked numerous babies in the 26 plus years. She loved on those babies just like there were her own. She worked the night shift 11 pm until 7 am and then would go to work part-time at the nursing home. Lois wasn't the kind of woman to just sit around so decided began another new adventure. She opened a craft store, Craft Collections which she continued until 2007. In 2008 she moved to Bastrop, LA where she continued to live until the Lord called her home.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two husbands; the father of her children, Hubert Sanson and her late husband, Jack Conrad; two grandsons, Dale Dewayne Allen and Michael Allen; two brothers, Joe Trantham and Wade Trantham; and one sister, Josephine Donaldson.
Lois is survived by one son, Jerry Sanson and his wife Nancy of Monticello; four daughters, Judy Slaughter and her husband, Lawrence of Pine Bluff; Barbara Martin of Rockport, Texas; Deana Papetti and husband, Bill of Jacksonville; and Kimberly Hawkins and husband, Michael of Bastrop, LA; her grandchildren, Mark Conrad and Connie, April Wasson and Marc, Tracy Allen and Pam, Tim Sanson and Rashan, Tina Hough and Randy, Chris Johnson and Michelle, Emily McManus and Dale, Dakota Hawkins and Erica, and Micah Hawkins and Virginia; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren whom she loved and adored; along with her beloved poodle, Charm. The family would like to issue a special thanks to Oak Woods Nursing home, Lagniappe Health Care and Premier Hospice in Bastrop, LA for the care they gave Lois.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Brother Allan Eppinette officiating. Burial will be in Gaster Hill Cemetery in Monticello. There will be a visitation Saturday evening at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. You can sign Mrs. Lois' guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
SHARON HAYNES-IBUKUN
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, January 6, 2022 MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. I WORKED WITH MRS. CONRAD AT DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. VERY SOFT SPOKEN AND DEPENDABLE. MADE SOME OF THE BEST CRAFTS . RIP .Kris Morgan
Portland, Arkansas, Sunday, January 2, 2022 I worked with Ms. Lois at Drew Memorial Hospital when she worked in the nursery. She loved taking care of those newborn babies. She was such a kind person and soft spoken. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.Janice Cater
MONTICELLO, AR Saturday, January 1, 2022 My dear sweet aunt Lois I will always remember her as a sweet kind loving aunt. her soft spoken voice i ll never forget. I had pleasure of her being my aunt . she will never be forgotten. my prayers and thoughts are with my family . we love you all !!!! .Jodie Margot
NLR, AR Saturday, January 1, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss. She was so loved and respected by so many. My Prayers for all that loved her.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, December 31, 2021 I am sorry to learn of Mrs. Lois' passing. My sympathy goes to all of her family. I first met Mrs. Lois when I was a young child. We have mutual relatives She was always sweet to me!! You all have my prayers of comfort at this sad time!Joyce Schell
Granbury, TX Thursday, December 30, 2021 Lois and I were cousins and I knew her when we were children. Our Mothers were sisters. I'm the only sibling left of my family . My sympathy goes out to all her familyBarbara Steel
Rayville, LA Thursday, December 30, 2021 I hate to hear this. I always went to visit Lois withMy grandma. So sorry for your loss.
Jo Ann Smith-Lee
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 30, 2021 My prayers to the family of sweet Ms. Lois. I had the pleasure of working with her in the nursery at Drew Memorial Hospital over 28 years ago. She was a very crafty person and I still treasure some of her work. May God bless you all.