Lois Faye Mitchell, age 79, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully at the home of her son, Michael, at 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, in West Frankfort.
She was born in Gary, West Virginia on Tuesday, April 19, 1938, the daughter of Sam and Louise (Kelly) Belcher.
Lois was united in marriage to Coyet Leroy Mitchell, Sr. on Saturday, June 22, 1957, in West Frankfort, and together they enjoyed nearly 37 years of marriage until his death on Monday, May 2, 1994.
Her husband served in the United States Navy, and while he was station in Millington, TN, Lois worked as a photographer for a studio on the base. Later, while still living in Millington, she began working for Wal-Mart. After her husband retired, they moved back to West Frankfort where she continued working for Wal-Mart, traveling and opening up new stores in the area. She eventually only worked at the Wal-Mart in Marion for several years until her retirement after 23 years of service.
She was of the Baptist faith b

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