FRANKLIN - Lois M. Lathrop, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Born in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank Campbell and Elizabeth Evans Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marsh Lathrop; brother, Robert Lee Campbell and sister, Mary Campbell Purcell.
Lois loved birdwatching, and her love of hummingbirds brought she and John together to spend 18 wonderful years before he passed away in 2019. She loved being with family and spending time with her church family at Iotla Baptist Church. Lois was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nequassa Chapter 43.
She is survived by three children, Gloria Oliver Franklin (Hugh) of Franklin, Jerry Oliver (Sharon Hall) of Fletcher, and Randal Alan Oliver (Brenda Wheatley) of Sylva; step-children, Rev. Kerry Lathrop (Kim) of Waynesville, Greg Lathrop (Karen) of Asheville, and Amy Lathrop of Franklin; three grandchildren, Ryan Alexander, Lori Elizabeth and Shannon Nicole; two great-grandchildren, Kylie Brielle and Theodore Cabe, and one niece, Cathy Hamrick of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Private Funeral Services will be held at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Brandon Breedlove, Rev. Judson Hall and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Iotla Baptist Church, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.
Ray Massey Lillard
PORTLAN, OREGON - Ray Massey Lillard, 63, passed away on June 15, 2020.
A Graveside Service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 12 in Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Brandon Breedlove and Rev. Steve Reeves officiated.
Macon Funeral Home is handling arrangements.