Lois Jane Colbert,84 of Eolia, MO, passed away at Parkside Manor in Bowling Green, MO on February 20, 2024. She was born on November 12, 1939 in Troy, MO to Clarence and Cornelia (Lovell) Creech. Lois attended the local schools along with her siblings, Lillian and Sonny.  She and James Colbert were united in marriage on November 25, 1957 in Troy, MO. To this union were born, James Jr., Lisa, twins; Mark and Clarence, Quintin and Julie. Lois worked part-time as the kids were growing up, selling Tupperware and insurance. She loved to crochet, listen to music, play cards, square dance and read. Lois and James enjoyed hosting their large families for holidays and special occasions. She will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, James Colbert of Eolia, MO, children, Lisa (Jeff) Scherder of Bowling Green, MO, Quintin Dale (Brenda Colbert) and Julie Mae (Dawn) Colbert of Troy, MO, grandchildren, Adam (Stephanie) Scherder, Laura  (Mike) Scherder-Lemons, Brittany Lynn (Cole) Colbert- Howell, Brandon Dale (Bailye) Colbert and Dillon James Colbert, great-grandchildren, Summer (Logan) and Adam Scherder Jr. , Daphne and Zoey Lemons, Kinza, Karson and Kayt Colbert.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents and her children, James Franklin Colbert Jr., Mark Andrew and Clarence Matthew Colbert, siblings, Lillian Pruitt and Sonny Creech.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379
Funeral – will also be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379   Rev. Sammy Lorton to officiate.

Interment to follow in Old Alexandria Cemetery, Troy.  Family and friends are invited to sign our registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com