January 11, 2018
Lois Reeder Russell age 53 of Lenoir, North Carolina and a native of DeKalb County, passed away Wednesday night, January 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1965 to her parents, the late Paul and Mildred Hawkins Reeder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jerry Reeder and Billy Reeder; 1 sister, Judy Reeder; special uncle, Robert Lee Reeder and the father of her daughters, Dickie Rogers. She was a Baptist and a waitress. Lois is survived by her husband, Duane Russell of Dudley Shoals, NC; 2 daughters, Mary Rogers and Ashley Rogers both of Lenoir, NC; 1 son, Christopher Russell of Dudley Shoals, NC; grandchildren, Zoey Davenport, Daisha Staples, Jakob Moulton, Malachi Lawrence and coming soon Wizdom Rogers; 2 sisters, Peggy George and Doris Henry both of Smithville; 1 brother, Tommy Reeder of Smithville; sister-in-law, Kathy Reeder of Smithville. Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Sunday, January 14, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1 PM until 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.