Lois Dickey

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Lois Marie (Shelton) Dickey, 99, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, with her beloved daughter, Sandra, by her side. Born on May 6, 1925, to John Riley and Mary Elizabeth (Long) Shelton, Lois grew up on a farm near Crocker, Missouri, as one of eleven children in a close-knit family.

Lois attended Hickes School through the 8th grade and graduated from Crocker High School. She embraced her faith early in life, becoming a Christian on June 7, 1951, and was baptized at Tavern Creek. Faith and family were the cornerstones of her life.

Lois married the love of her life, Charles Dickey, on December 20, 1958, at Swedeborg Christian Church. Their marriage was a testament to love, partnership, and shared faith. Together, they raised their cherished daughter, Sandra, born in 1960. Lois faced health challenges early in Sandra’s life but persevered with strength and grace.

Throughout her life, Lois supported Charles’s ministry in several churches, including Milford and Jerico Christian Churches. The family moved frequently for Charles’s work, but Lois always created a loving home. After settling in Lamar, Lois worked at the Blue Top Motel while Charles devoted 34 years to Lamar Super Market.

Lois had a nurturing spirit, caring for children and sharing her love of family through annual reunions. She cherished her role as a grandmother figure to Marlie and Josie, whom she cared for in their early years. She was also a devoted fan of the Lamar High School Football team and even had a reserved parking spot by the stadium.

A devoted member of Milford Christian Church, Lois contributed to the church community with Sandra, who served as Children’s Director. Together, they enriched the lives of others through Bible camps, pet therapy at Barton County Memorial Hospital, and countless acts of kindness.

Lois’s life was filled with faith, family, and service. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 52 years, Charles, and her parents who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Birley J. Shelton, Pearl Riggen, Louie Homer Shelton, Jewell Hannah, Wilbert Shelton, Veta Wrinkle, Dannie Shelton, Kenneth Shelton, Lester Shelton, and Greenberry Shelton.

Lois leaves behind her daughter, Sandra, cousin Benett Shelton and wife Rosalee of Tulsa, OK, good friend Peggy Phipps of Lamar, MO, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Her legacy of love and faith will be carried on by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held on Monday December 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Milford Christian Church, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.

If you prefer to make a memorial contribution in place of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Milford Christian Church in care of the funeral home.