Lois L. Gilstrap

July 19, 1932 - January 8, 2020

Lois L. Gilstrap, age 87, of Fairland passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.   She was born July 19, 1932 to Joseph and Nellie (Cash) Lesco in Shidler, Oklahoma.    She graduated from Ramona High School in Ramona, Oklahoma.  She married Albert E. Gilstrap on March 16, 1951 in Wyandotte, Oklahoma and they loved to spend time traveling together. She was a devoted wife and mother spent her life making a home for her husband and family. Albert preceded her in death on January 2, 2017.  Lois was a member of the Fairland Homemakers and one of her favorite pastimes was sewing.  Traveling and going to the beach as well as fishing with friends were some of the things she loved to do.  She was a loving mother to her two daughters and grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Lois was very friendly and outgoing.  She loved to laugh and some might even say she was a little ornery.  To be in her presence was to feel her love.  Those who knew her and loved her, will miss her and the positivity that seemed to radiate from her. Lois was an ever present source of love and support even in her darkest days.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters.   Left to carry on her legacy are her two daughters Brenda and Joe Harwood of Ketchum, Oklahoma and Karen and Don Johnston of Grove; Five grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren  Private family services are planned at a later date.   Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.