Obituaries
Lois D. Early, 71
November 23, 2022
Lois D. Early, 71, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord, November 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mynion (Carr) Lambert. She recently celebrated her 49th wedding anniversary with William F. Early, Jr.
Lois will be remembered as the quintessential mother, “Oma,” teacher, and friend. She was a long-time member of the Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church in Ephrata, PA, and along with her husband dedicated many years with Trans World Radio, a wide-reaching radio mission based in Cary, NC. Together with her family she served on the Caribbean island of Bonaire from 1986 to 2000 and in Miami, FL, from 2000 to 2002. Lois retired from the Lancaster County Christian School in 2016, as educational therapist. In recent years, she volunteered at the Calvary Homes Thrift Store. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and crafting.
Her love will live on in her husband William; children: Sharon Hawkins, wife of Carl of Florida, Nathan Early of Lititz, and Sarah Smith, wife of Sean of Missouri; grandchildren: Rebecca Smith, Rachel Smith, and Janell Hawkins; step-siblings Robert Martancik, and Glo-Jean Cunningham, as well as her nieces and nephews: Nikki McGeary, Sean McGeary, and Curtiss McGeary.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trans World Radio.
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Condolences to the Family
January 19, 2023
Lois was a friend from high school. I always enjoyed spending time with her and our group of friends.
My prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your beloved partner, Mom, and grandmother.
God bless🙏🙏 Karen Hoppock
December 31, 2022
I wish to express my sincere condolences to you, Bill & your family, in the passing of Lois. We had known each other since high school & I have fond memories of good times together. She was a good friend & will be greatly missed.
Mary Blane
December 02, 2022
So thankful for the life of Lois! I’m so glad to have known her, and enjoyed working with her on Bonaire for all those years. She was a wonderful example to all. My condolences to all the family.
December 01, 2022
To the Early family: I was saddened to learn of Lois’s passing. Lois and I met at Millersville State College in the Fall of 1969 as Freshmen. We became friends, and were part of an intrepid group of friends there. I wish to extend to you my sympathy for your loss. Janis (Nicodem) Frankhouser
November 29, 2022
Dear Bill, I have tears as I learned of your dear Lois’ death. I praise and thank the Lord that she and John are now with the Him forever and we will join them one day! I miss him so very much and cry frequently with tears of thankfulness for the times we shared! And I know you are greatly missing your dear Lois.
I thank the Lord for you Bill, and the times we shared with you and Lois over the years.
Sue Roessner
November 28, 2022
Joy and sorrow at the same time is hard to explain and experience. But to your family, I pray that God under girds you all with peace and hope. It was a joy working with Lois over the years at LWA/LCCS. She loves her students well!!💙 Chris Doughty
November 28, 2022
Bill….I noticed in my codolence message that I misspelled “tear” as “year” . My apologies! Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Thank you for your phone message. Adele
November 28, 2022
Bill and family,
We are saddened and rejoice over Lois’ last trip. Her home going.
May God wrap His arms around you and fill you with many great memories of a great women of God.
Your Boniare friends
November 28, 2022
Our condolances on your loss but HIS gain!
November 28, 2022
Thank You for teaching Us in E.B.F.A. !!! You were the first to respond to My Emergency in 5th Grade when I slipped off the Rope on the swing set and shattered My wrist and rushed Me to the hospital.I will Never Forget That . Much Love ❤️ To Your Family Deepest Sympathies, Mike
November 27, 2022
Bill and family,
I wish the passing of a loved one wasn’t so harsh, especially after a life well-lived and one so well-loved and loving. Our hope that makes this process bearable is the promise of untold joy on “the other side.” We grieve — not as the world grieves — but we DO grieve.
November 27, 2022
Bill, my deepest sympathies, and great respect for the long, faithful ministry the two of you shared. I can only imagine the chorus of “well done!” that Lois is now enjoying. May the Lord bless and comfort you in this challenging season.
November 27, 2022
Mrs. Early always had a smile on her face when I taught with her at LCCS. Such a full life lived! Blessings to your family and ,ay God comfort you with His loving peace.
November 27, 2022
We were thankful to have a visit with you, Bill and Lois shortly after moving to Calvary Homes. May our God of all comfort you, Bill, and your family.
November 26, 2022
Dear Sharon and Family – I was saddened to hear of your dear mother’s passing. But just knowing she is now free of pain and rejoicing at being in the presence of our loving Lord Jesus hopefully brings comfort to your hearts. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 26, 2022
To Bill and Family…..This isn’t death. It’s glory..It is not dark. It’s light. It isn’t stumbling.. groping. Or even faith…it’s light! This isn’t grief..it’s having my last my last year wiped away. It’s sunrise …it’s the morning ..of my eternal day.!
November 26, 2022
Oh that beautiful, contagious smile that lit up her whole beautiful face! I didn’t know Lois well but knowing her even briefly, I knew she was extraordinary. Just imagining how that transcends to her life now! Sending love and prayers to the Early family.
November 26, 2022
So sorry to hear of her home going. God’s way is not always our ways. She was an amazing lady who raised great children! God’s comfort to you all through this hard time.
November 25, 2022
Dear Bill and family
So Sorry to hear of Lois passing sending our love and sympathy to you all . She is resting in the arms of Jesus pain free and smiling as she usually always was .May God give you peace and strength till you one day meet her again.with love and sympathy to you all Harlan and Linda Martin
