Lois Warner

Lois Helen Warner age 95 of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, MI on Monday February 27, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Burial will take place at Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, MI on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI and for one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Lois was born in Sanilac County, MI on December 25, 1921, the daughter of Frederick and Ethel June (Urquhart) Emigh.  She married Kenneth Whitaker on November 18, 1950 and he died in 1976.  Lois married Kenneth Warner on August 8, 1981 and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2012.

Lois worked at Upjohn in Southfield and as a nurse's aide at a convalescent home. She enjoyed Swedish weave needle work, making afghans, lap robes, and table runners. Lois taught sewing, was a dress maker having made the dress for her wedding and her funeral. She spent many hours doing missionary work making pill envelopes to send to doctors in India.  Lois enjoyed doing work for the missions and participating in Senior Saints activities with Kenneth at the First Baptist Church, St. Johns, MI where they were longtime members.

Lois is survived by her stepson Gordon K. Warner of Guadalajara Jal. Mexico.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 512 S. US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI