Obituary of Lois Ann Fox

Bedford – Lois Ann Fox, 74, of Bedford, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. Born May 10, 1942 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Austin and Doris L. (Grant) McClellan. She married Howard D. Ragsdale in 1960 and later married Dale Fox in 1984 who preceded her in death in 2010. She was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1960 and received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Marian College and later received her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Oakland City College. She retired as a registered nurse for the North Lawrence School System and had previously worked at the Bedford Medical Center and as a director of nurses at the Hospitality House. She was a member of the Hillcrest Christian Church where she enjoyed attending Ladies Small Group Class. She was on the Patient Advocacy Board at the Bedford Medical Center. She was a Master Gardener and member of the Gardener’s Exchange and also a member of the Quarry Quilters. She collected and toured lighthouses of the maritime coasts and Great Lakes. Survivors include a son, William Ragsdale and wife, Michelle, of Maysville, NC; two step-daughters, Debbie Ellis and husband, Ron, of Mitchell, Amy Hiott and husband, Jeff, of Fishers; six grandchildren, Corey Himes, Jessica Cline, Adam Coulter, Sarah McNulty, Nate and Nick Hiott; nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Mary Alice McClellan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 18th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society or Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.