Lois Vivian Brewer, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital, after a brief illness.
She had a deep love for her family and friends. She cherished the Lord and continuously expressed her gratitude for a long life full of remarkable memories and diverse experiences.
She was born on January 4, 1924, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Cleota Madison Washington-Tapp (Henry) and Floyd Edward Washington Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman Franklin Brewer, Sr., St. Joseph, Missouri, son, Norman Franklin Brewer, Jr., Cleveland, Ohio, and brothers William Madison Washington (Eunice), St. Joseph, Missouri and Floyd Edward Washington, Jr. (Cora Mae), Cleveland, Ohio.
Lois Brewer leaves behind to cherish her memory: daughter of the home, De Lois Jean Brewer aka Jeanne, Kansas City, Missouri, son, Clarence Edward Brewer, Chicago, Illinois, daughter-in-law, Mary Brewer, Cleveland, Ohio.
Her greatest pride and joy were her relationships with family including grandchildren, Stefan Gilbert (Kristina), Stacey Gene, Straud Gregory (Elizabeth) Brewer all of Kansas City, Missouri, and Clayton (Teresa) Brewer of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Kimberly (Daniel) Morrison of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Ebonie,Tanya and Kimberly Smith of Cleveland Ohio. Twelve great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren with a great-great grandson due in April, several nieces and nephews, host of great, great-great, and great–great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins, spawning across the states of Ohio, Washington, Florida, Tennessee, California, Wyoming, Arizona, Indiana, Texas, Virginia and Colorado.
Lois had a variety of occupations throughout her life. She retired from the United States Postal Service and was a passionate community volunteer in St. Joseph. She also worked for the Economic Opportunity Corporation serving as a neighborhood coordinator and devoted time to the open door food kitchen and meals on wheels. Lois was also a licensed beautician for many years.
She joined St. Francis Baptist Temple in June of 1938 and was a faithful lifelong member. She served in the Naomi Circle Women’s Mission, Usher Board and Historical Committee.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, pride, kindness, and faith in the Lord. She will live forever in our hearts.
Visitation 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral service 10:00 AM Friday, February 23rd at St. Francis Baptist Temple. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery.
