Lois Helen Mortensen

Lois Helen Mortensen passed away on June 18, 2022. She was born t o F r e d and Bertha L u t t e k e Heine on O c t o b e r 23, 1927, in C o n g e r , Minnesota.

She was b ap t i zed and confirmed at Pickerll Lake Lutheran Church and attended Conger school. On October 4, 1952, she married John L Mortensen. They liked the climate of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and moved there in 1961 to raise their four daughters. In 2015, Lois and John celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. She was employed with Fayetteville Public Schools until she was 70. She simply enjoyed the kids.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; four brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Kenneth and Gerald: four sisters, Doris, Lorene, Julianne and Marie; two sons- in- law, James Mussen and Jack Luper, and one brother-in-law, Robert Mortensen.

She is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl Killingsworth (John), Roxann Luper, Joyce Mortensen, and Cynthia Mussen; six grandchildren, John Alan, Jeff, Chris, Jacquelyn, Bess, Bradley; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Petersen (Pete), sisters-inlaw, Sandy Heine, Mary Mortensen; and one brother- in- law, Mark ( Rosalee) Mortensen.

She loved life and people. She loved to can tomatoes and help others. She was the rock and heart of our family. She was the best mama ever.

A grateful thank you to the staff at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab and Circle of Life Hospice for their kindness and care. Also to all the residents of Shiloh who called our mama friend, much love. We will miss seeing you.

A private service will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery at a later date.

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