Lois Jane Schneider's Obituary
Lois Jane Schneider, age 84 of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 11:21 a.m. in Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Lois was born on June 6, 1936 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Phillips and Eileen (McLerren) Cavins. She married Charles Morton and of this union three children were born. Lois was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include her three children, Brett (Rhonda) Morton of Jonesboro, IL, Bryan Morton of Pinckneyville, IL and Michelle Beckwith of Collinsville, IL; two brothers, Roger (Joan) Cavins of Crete, IL, and Philip (Ellen) Cavins of Dover, DE; five grandchildren, Nicole (Keith) Kracht, Christopher (Melissa) Morton, Nathan Morton, Jennifer (Steve) Knebel, and Chelsea (Shane) Youngblood; and eight great-grandchildren, Bailey Morton, Lainey Morton, Melanie Knebel, Grayson Knebel, Kayleigh Youngblood, Charlie Youngblood, Rowan Kracht, and Kate Kracht.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother and sister-in-law, Gene (Barbara) Cavins.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Gold Plate.
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