CONOVER, N.C. - Lois McKinney Boone, 89, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at The Addison of Lincolnton.

She was born August 21, 1935 in Spruce Pine to the late Charles B. McKinney and Dora Greene McKinney.

Lois temporarily lived in Michigan and worked at a hospital as her first job. After returning to Spruce Pine, she met Worley Boone during his naval leave. They were married in 1956 in Georgia and spent the first few years of their marriage in Key West, Florida where he was stationed.

Lois was a devoted mother and wife, frequently serving on school committees. She was a talented seamstress and created home decor, including custom window treatments, table linens and ceramic pieces for friends and family. She and Worley enjoyed domestic and international travel during their retirement years.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Worley Boone; her brothers Claude and Frank McKinney; sisters Myrtle M. Woody, Nell M. Hall, Virgie M. Carpenter, Lillian D. Davis, and Opal M. Young.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Pamela Boone Miller and husband Glenn Miller; son Mark Randall Boone and wife Babette T. Boone; numerous nieces and nephews whom Lois loved.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the caring and compassionate staff of The Addison of Lincolnton and VIA Health Partners.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Lois’ life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or to VIA Health Partners, 900 Dontia Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092

Condolences may be sent to the Boone family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Boone family.