In Memory Of
Lois May Walters
1927
2022
Lois May Walters
August 11, 1927 — August 18, 2022
Lois M. Walters, 95, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022.
She was born August 11, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Faith (Dean) Headley.
Lois graduated from Topeka High School.
Lois married Don L. Walters on November 27, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas. Don and Lois owned Walters Super Saver Grocery Store in the Potwin neighborhood.
Lois was a homemaker, a long-time active member of Potwin Presbyterian Church and most recently a member of Westside Christian Church.
Survivors include her children, Joyce (Jerry) Counter of Topeka, Amy Holland of Pensacola, FL and Emily (Ron) Heard of Burlingame; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Walters on December 12, 2012; daughter, Becky "B.J." Torrence and brother, Oliver D. Headley.
Lois enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time with family and serving others with food and care. She also had a flare for writing poems which she shared with her family.
The family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, September 2, 2022 at Dove Cremations and Funerals ~ Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas 66610. Celebration of Lois' Life will begin at 11:00 am.
Inurnment of Lois's cremated remains will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, 3846 West 75th St., Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or to Interim Hospice of Topeka, 1251 SW Arrowhead Rd., Suite 103, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
To leave a special message of condolence for Lois' family or to share a memory of Lois online, please click on the Shared Memories button above.
She was born August 11, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Faith (Dean) Headley.
Lois graduated from Topeka High School.
Lois married Don L. Walters on November 27, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas. Don and Lois owned Walters Super Saver Grocery Store in the Potwin neighborhood.
Lois was a homemaker, a long-time active member of Potwin Presbyterian Church and most recently a member of Westside Christian Church.
Survivors include her children, Joyce (Jerry) Counter of Topeka, Amy Holland of Pensacola, FL and Emily (Ron) Heard of Burlingame; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Walters on December 12, 2012; daughter, Becky "B.J." Torrence and brother, Oliver D. Headley.
Lois enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time with family and serving others with food and care. She also had a flare for writing poems which she shared with her family.
The family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, September 2, 2022 at Dove Cremations and Funerals ~ Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas 66610. Celebration of Lois' Life will begin at 11:00 am.
Inurnment of Lois's cremated remains will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, 3846 West 75th St., Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or to Interim Hospice of Topeka, 1251 SW Arrowhead Rd., Suite 103, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
To leave a special message of condolence for Lois' family or to share a memory of Lois online, please click on the Shared Memories button above.
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Visitation
Friday, September 2, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Celebration of Life
Friday, September 2, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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