Lois J. Runion's Obituary
Lois J. Runion, age 80, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Lois was born in Pinckneyville, IL on August 22, 1931, a daughter to Arthur T. and Nellie (MrCrary) Jenkel. On May 26, 1958, she married William M. Runion in Murphysboro, IL and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1996. Lois was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and worked as a nurse's aid at Pinckneyville Community Hospital and as a waitress at Luke's Café. She enjoyed cooking, caring for her home and loved animals. Lois is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Bonnie Lovell and Nina Snider; and four brothers, James Jenkel, Wilson Jenkel, and twin infant brothers. Funeral services will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Perry County Humane Society. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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