Lois A. Bevans

Lois A. Bevans, 74, of rural Parsons, passed away at 5:21 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home.

She was born May 25, 1943 in McCune, Kansas to Harvey Laverne and Inez (Shaffer) Baldwin. As a young girl, Lois grew up in the McCune area and attended McCune Grade School. She then attended Parsons High School where she graduated in 1961.

She worked at AT&T in Dodge City, Kansas for 10 years before returning to Parsons where she worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant for 37 years until retiring.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Lois was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Parsons, the West Mineral Eagle's Club, and the Parsons Elks Lodge.  She enjoyed traveling and playing Bingo.

She and W.O. "Wimp" Bevans were married July 22, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives of the home.

In addition to her husband, survivors include:

One Daughter – Cristal Hill and her husband, Ron         Clay Center, KS

One Stepson – Mike Bevans and his wife, Ginger           St. Paul, KS

Three Stepdaughters - Barbara Spurgeon and her husband, Dave     Amarillo, TX

Chris Smith and her husband, Kenny                              Poncha Springs, CO

Melissa Jacobs and her husband, Josh                            Cherokee, KS

Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Six Brothers – Allan Baldwin                                            Parsons, KS

Bob Baldwin                                                                      Parsons, KS

Randy Baldwin                                                                  Burlington, KS

Gary Baldwin                                                                    Chanute, KS

Ralph Baldwin                                                                   Denton, TX

Leon Baldwin                                                                    Parsons, KS

Four Sisters – Irene Heavrin                                              Kansas City, KS

Jean Hall                                                                           Dodge City, KS

Coralee Bennett                                                                Girard, KS

Sheryl Bennett                                                                  Girard, KS

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda McMillan; one stepdaughter, Dianne Thorpe; one brother, Lynn; and two sisters, Kay and Marjorie.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.