Lois E. (Kirby) Owens, 73, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home.&nbsp;

Lois was born on October 7, 1950, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Richard and Florence (Gaul) Kirby.&nbsp;

She was the Library Director in Troy, Kansas for over 30 years.&nbsp;

Lois married Melvin Owens on September 5, 1970, at the Christ Lutheran Church south of Wathena, Kansas. He survives of the home. &nbsp;Lois was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Peggy Ratcliff and Louise Kirby.&nbsp;

Additional survivors include her children, Kirby Owens (Sue) of Topeka, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nicole Randle (Kelly) of Troy, Kansas&nbsp;Grandchildren, Thomas Owens, Kathryn Owens, Michael Taylor and Sky Taylor &nbsp;Numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Visitation: 5-7 P.M. Saturday, January 27, 2024.&nbsp;

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.&nbsp;

Lois E. (Kirby) Owens, 73, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home.&nbsp;Lois was born on October 7, 1950, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Richard and Florence (Gaul) Kirby.&nbsp;She was the Library Director in Troy, Kansas for over 30 years.&nbsp;Lois married Melvin Owens on September 5, 1970, at the Christ Lutheran Church south of Wathena, Kansas. He survives of the home. &nbsp;Lois was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Peggy Ratcliff and Louise Kirby.&nbsp;Additional survivors include her children, Kirby Owens (Sue) of Topeka, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nicole Randle (Kelly) of Troy, Kansas&nbsp;Grandchildren, Thomas Owens, Kathryn Owens, Michael Taylor and Sky Taylor &nbsp;Numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces and nephews.&nbsp;There is no scheduled service.&nbsp;Visitation: 5-7 P.M. Saturday, January 27, 2024.&nbsp;At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.&nbsp;

Lois E. (Kirby) Owens 1950 - 2024