Lois B. Abbott (Johnson), 87, of Ellis, Kansas, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many went to be forever with the Lord. Lois was surrounded by family when she passed 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 is survived by: husband Clarence, her children: Larry (Mary) Abbott of Brighton CO., Jack “Randy” (Cissy) Abbott of New Boston TX., Susan (Dennis) Mick of Plainville, KS., William “Bill” Clarence Abbott of Puerto Vallarta Mexico, 5 grandchildren: Brandi (Ernest) Bond of Hudson CO., Brandt Abbott of Commerce City CO., Dalton (Hanna) Mick of Lawrence KS., Bretta (Jeff) Dickman of Lecompton KS., Andra (Parker) Moss of Overland Park KS., 3 great grandchildren: Amelia Abbott, Theodore and Alexander Dickman, and brother, Odell Johnson (Madeline) Wichita, KS. Many, many nieces and nephews too numerous to list.
Lois grew up with her older brothers and sisters in different parts of Arkansas working on the family farm, picking many sacks of cotton. They were also employed as sharecroppers, and farm workers for others. After getting married in 1962 Lois, Clarence and family moved quite often for work to: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, 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 owned and operated the Skogmo store for a number of years. As a couple they very much enjoyed travelling to areas of the U.S., Israel, Belgium, France, Bermuda and Bahamas. Of recent they were residents of Hays, KS, then ultimately resided at Good Samaritan in Ellis, Kansas where Clarence still resides.
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 very much by all and will be greatly missed while we await the coming heavenly reunion. There will be private family memorial celebrating Lois's life that will be held in January. 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.