Lois Lattimore
Lois Jean Lattimore, 76, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in local hospital.
She was born in Cache, Ill., and graduated class Valedictorian from Sumner High School. Throughout her life, “Ms. Jean” became known for her rich, melodious, soul stirring vocals and her wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed singing and she was a delight to all who heard her.
She was employed by United States Stove for over 25 years. She also served as treasurer for the local Teamsters Union. In her Highland Park neighborhood, where she was fondly called “The Mayor”, she served as past Captain of her Neighborhood Association and did much to improve her community. She was honored when she was presented with the Neighborhood Beautification Award.
Ms. Jean had many hobbies; her excellent cooking was one of the family’s favorite as Sunday and Holiday dinners were something to look forward to. She was skilled at gardening and she raised the tallest plants and most beautiful flowers. Her favorites were the Rose and Peony. She was the best at working crossword puzzles and she loved playing games on her computer.
Ms. Jean loved her family; she especially loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memory; Husband for 51 years, Raymond Lattimore; mother, Bessie Reynolds; daughters, Anita Franklin, Tracy (Clarence) Anderson; son, Michael (Minister Vickie) McGoy; grandchildren, Terrell (Karis) Robinson, JaMichael McGoy, Shayla Franklin, Aisha Hubbard, Ashley Hubbard, and Verrita McGoy; great-grandchildren, Jamichael Jr., Tyrus, Zarria, Tylan, Justin, Kaiden, Maison, Easton and Ashton; siblings, Melvin Lowe, Willie Lowe, Ruth Lowe, Gloria Lowe, and Lee Nichols; sister-in-law, Carolyn Lewis; brother-inlaw, Frank (Willeta) Swopes; devoted friends, Pastor and Mrs. Jimmie Ingram, Nancy Freeman, Pauline Hall; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Lowe Sr.; grandson, Tyus Steele; siblings, Calvin Lowe and Charles Lowe.
“Ms. Jean” will lie-in-state at John P. Franklin Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m.; Pastor Jimmie Ingram, Eulogist and Pastor Robert Allen, Officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery.