(From Ulmer Funeral Home)Lois “Faye” Sjorlund, 84, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Silver Creek Senior Living facility. She was born on May 4, 1941, to the late Restus “RD” and Ruby Williams in Carroll County, Arkansas. She was a longtime Joplin resident, worked for JC Penney in Joplin, Missouri, then Farrier's Grocery in Grove, Oklahoma. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, and loved a good game of marbles.
She was joined in marriage to Herschel “Ray” Sjorlund on December 7, 1973, in Joplin; he preceded her in death on January 10, 2026.
She is survived by her son Jason Sjorlund (Tina) of Joplin; two stepsons, Bradley Sjorlund of Girard, Kansas, and Jason Sjorlund (Paula) of Garnett, Kansas; two sisters in law, Lou Ann Yarnell of Topeka, Kansas, and Ruby Griffiths, of Derby, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Nathan Haws (Tierra), Kristin Sandlin, Shayla Woods (Davy), Kaci Sjorlund (Luz), Jese Sjorlund (Lauren), Callie Hinderliter (Jordan), Malachi Sjorlund (Lindsey), Sydney Lynn Reynolds (Tyler); and 17 great grandchildren.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents, RD and Ruby Williams; daughter, Peggy Sue Sandlin; three brothers, Roland Williams, Hershel Williams, and Donald Williams; and four sisters, Hazel Hudson, Wilma Jean Aubrey, Dorothy Dixon, and Arnetta Dreilbilbis.
There will be a funeral service for Faye at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the City Gate- Bykota Church in Carthage, Missouri. The visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time, also at the City Gate-Bykota Church.
Any contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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