Lois Ferry's Obituary
Lois Ferry1922-2012 Lois Ferry, a long-time resident of Millbrae, California passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Born in Washington on August 21, 1922 to Harry and Cecilia Simonds, Lois was the third of four children. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois was a Registered Nurse for over 25 years; serving as a RN in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant from 1945-1952. From the age of 60-80, Lois worked as a food demonstrator in various grocery stores in the Bay Area. She dearly loved the job and all the people she met. Lois loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. For the past 6 years, Lois resided at Marymount Greenhills Retirement Center where she was greatly loved and adored by all of her caregivers. She was affectionately known as 'Mama Lois' and will be genuinely missed by all. Lois is survived by her two children; Keithann Melton and Steven Slater, five grandchildren; Gerald Cattano Jr., Rebecca Jordan, Dawn Williams, Amy Gibbs and Cheryl Gibbs. Lois also leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren; Brandon and Camryn Cattano, Christopher, Makala and Taylor Jordan, Ky'ara, Trevyr and Avalynne Williams, Khendrick, Jevin and Miles Gibbs and Johnathan Bond. A rosary service will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church:1133 Broadway Avenue in Millbrae. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Skylawn Memorial Park at 2:00pm.
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