Lois Thompson

April 14, 1945 - April 5, 2008
Lois Thompson

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Lois M. (Ruff) Thompson of Hendersonville passed away Saturday April 5, 2008, in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Lois was born in a small town in the Catskill Mountains of New York State to the late Reginald and Dorothy Ruff. After graduating high school in Andes, New York, she moved to Florida where she attended and later graduated from the Hollywood College of Beauty Culture. In May of 1967 Lois married Allen D. Thompson of Huntington, New York.

Lois and Allen settled on Long Island, NY after Allen was discharged from the United States Air Force. In 1984 Lois and her family moved to Henderson County. Lois spent the next 22 years working as a Hairdresser for McCrary’s Hairstyling and later Pat’s Hair Designers.

Lois is survived by her husband of nearly 41 years, Allen, and their three daughters, Stephanie and her husband, David Shelton, of Etowah, Debbie and her husband, Stephen Walker, of Hendersonville, and Jessica and her husband, James Gibbs, of Hendersonville. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Allison, Christina and Michael Shelton and Brooke and Karley Walker.
Lois was the youngest of five children and was preceded in death by her brother Bob and is survived by two sisters, Alma and Linda and her brother Phil. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service honoring Lois’ life will be held on Friday April 11 at 5 o’clock pm in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Four Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd. Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431.


Service

Friday, April 11, 2008
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Friday, April 11, 2008

Kirby Memorial Chapel - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • April 10, 2008
    Michelle Bailey says:
    Where to start... Your mom and wife, was a beautiful lady. Inside and out. She was very kind and very loving. She will truly be missed by many many people. One thing I know she taught you girls, to be strong, but sometimes we all need friends to lean on... I love you all, and I will always be there. My prayers and thoughts go out to each and every one of you.

  • April 10, 2008
    The Deveney Family says:
    We are so sorry to hear about Lois. We have known and loved her for so many years.... she was such a bright, cheery, lovely lady! We hope your happy, loving memories can bring you some comfort during this difficult time. We know her light, love, and laughter will live on in you all. We are thinking of and praying for you. Lots of Love, Lee & Beak, Kelli & Mike, Shaun

  • April 10, 2008
    Beth Ridings Pope says:
    Debbie and family - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It has been many years, but I remember her as a warm, welcoming person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • April 09, 2008
    Jackie Wiggins says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mrs. Thompson. She was a wonderful lady and could always put a smile on anyones face. She will definately be missed.

  • April 09, 2008
    Staff at Hope says:
    Despite the circumstances we truly enjoyed getting to know Lois and all of you over the past couple of years. She was an awesome lady who will be deeply missed. We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. I know I will never see the pansy the same way again thanks to her.