Obituaries
Lois June Brooks, 91
January 18, 2022
Lois June Brooks, 91, of Lititz, PA. died Tuesday, January 18 at Moravian Manor Community of complications from dementia and a series of recent falls.
She was born in West Lancaster, PA., one of nine children of Edwin and Sarah (Weaver) Gehman. She moved with her family to Kissel Hill in 1945, and graduated from Rothsville High School in 1948.
She married her husband of 48 years, Francis (“Frank”) Brooks in 1950. That was the beginning of a truly unique and loving marriage that would often amuse and bemuse their friends.
All who knew her saw that she was an indispensable partner to her husband as he pursued a successful career as an executive at GE, which required extensive travel. But Lois was every bit the executive by keeping things orderly and organized at home, all the while being a loving and attentive mother who always provided the wise guidance and advice for her children.
Lois and her husband retired to Lititz in 1989 to be near her beloved siblings. She became a faithful and integral part of Salem Lutheran Church, where she rarely missed a Sunday and volunteered countless hours of her time and service until her dementia worsened.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey (Debbie) of North Wales, PA; Stephen (Leesa) of Mandeville, LA; Lynn of Torrance, CA; and Phil of Lititz, PA; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; her sisters Polly, Geraldine and Shirley of Lititz; brothers Glenn of Lititz and Ronald of Quarryville, PA, as well as two generations of numerous adoring nieces and nephews. Her brothers Clyde, Jim and sister Peg preceded her in death.
Family will receive friends on January 22, 2022 at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26 Owl Hill Rd., Lititz, PA from 10am-11am, with services beginning at 11am. Burial to follow services at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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February 06, 2022
My sincerest sympathies to the family on the loss of Lois. I have many great memories of her and my mother. Wonderful memories of the Ghman “girls” at Salem And in Kissel Hill. I know she will be missed.
January 22, 2022
Aunt Bo was beautiful inside and out, a loving and generous host. I’ll never forget the sisters visit to Alabama. I don’t think there was a break in laughter the entire visit. My favorite memory is in Fourth of July watching fireworks from her front yard. Heaven gained a beautiful soul. Thinking of you all today. Love and prayers. Rachel Dean
January 21, 2022
Your Mom was a most gracious hostess during the annual Kentucky Derby. She made sure the girls had their own bed. She said, the boys can sleep in the basement! She will now join her loving husband.
January 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom as a wonderful mother and wife who raised a wonderful family. She always welcomed me into your home particularly for the Derby parties. She wanted me to be at home and paid attention to all the hostess details so she always made sure she had my favorite Raisin Bran for breakfast! The pain of your loss will gradually abate and you will have many wonderful heartfelt memories. Bill Hofmann
January 19, 2022
We have many fond memories of Aunt Lois. She always had the sweetest way about her and never without a smile. Uncle Fran would always be joking, and she would just shake her head and give her beautiful smile. May she Rest In Peace. She will be missed by many. Nancy & Bill Cubit
January 19, 2022
Jeff/Steve/Lynn/Phil–
Your mother was an amazing person! Whenever we learned she was arriving for a visit in Lititz,that was wonderful news for us. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Still remember her driving that big brown station wagon.She had the biggest heart and she was so loved by her neices/nephews. So blessed to call her ” Aunt Bo”.
She will forever remain in our hearts and shall be remembered for her gentle/kind spirit.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jerry/Coleen Funk
