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LOIS MARIE EMERY


 

 

NOV 10, 1938 – FEB 13, 2019

Lois Marie Emery was born November 10, 1938, in Rosebud, SD to Robert Alton and Mabel Marie (Whipple) Emery. She passed away February 13, 2019 in Pierre, SD at the age of 80 years. She grew up on the Rosebud Reservation in the Parmelee area.

Her career led her in several directions, but she was most happy working with people. She made a career in Healthcare Administration, working for IHS, Urban Indian Health and others.

Lois will be lovingly remembered by her three children: Bryan Hartmann (Janet) of Valentine, NE, Steven Emery (Nora) of Pierre, SD and Laurie Kelly (Shawn) of Plainview, TX; also, her twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, niece Shari Emery Spargur (Jeff) of Sioux Falls, SD and nephew Rob Emery (Cathy) Seattle, WA.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents and brother Harold Emery.

Services were held February 18, 2019 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Valentine. Inurnment will be at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Mission, SD at a later date. Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine, NE was entrusted with the arrangements.

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