Lois Sheldon Obituary

Lois Ann (Eibling) Sheldon

Lois Ann (Eibling) Sheldon, 87, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

She was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Kenton to the late Walter and Katherine (Kurt) Eibling. She married Doyle Sheldon in 1960, and he preceded her in death May 5, 1990.

Lois graduated from Hardin Northern High School in 1955. She then attended Columbus Beauty Academy. Following her certification from beauty school, Lois opened and owned Lois Ann's Beauty in Kenton. She also worked for Hardin County Council on Aging, where she was director of adult day care.

Lois was very active in the community, her churches, and Hardin Northern Schools. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Methodist Church, where she was a delegate for the church conference, and she also attended Bridgeport Church. Lois was active in Emmaus and volunteered for many school functions, boards and boosters. She would even drive a school bus as a substitute driver. She was also president of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

When she wasn't out volunteering or at a meeting, Lois loved to spend time with her family and travel. She especially liked to go on cruises.

Surviving is a daughter, Lori (Bob) Bame of Dola; three sons, Perry (Assel) Sheldon of Kenton, Kurt (Amy) Sheldon of Kenton and Greg Sheldon of Bellefontaine; 11 grandchildren, Dilnaz, Kastle, Kaiden, Gage, Weston, Aaron, Jared, Cynthia, Peyton, Addison and Bo; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lois Ann (Eibling) Sheldon will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton, with Pastor Vincent Pontius and Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Dola Cemetery.

Friends and family may visit from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Lois's honor may be made to Walnut Grove Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.