Lois Marie O’Bryan, 94, died April 23, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona.
She was born March 19, 1926, to Noble and Mattie Sipes in Martin County, Indiana, and graduated from Odon High School. On October 18, 1952, she married Clarence O’Bryan in Raglesville, Indiana. She was active in church throughout her life and enjoyed reading and spending time with extended family.
Lois is survived by her children Eugene (Joan) O’Bryan and Mary Ann Crist; grandchildren Amy Bender, Alan O’Bryan, Daniel Crist, David Crist, John O’Bryan and Bryan Crist; and great-grandchild Ethan Bender. She is survived by siblings Wanita McDonald, George Winklepleck, Jonas Winklepleck, Bettie Thomas and Roy Winklepleck, and many extended family members. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Clarence, and siblings John Sipes, Mary Sipes, Robert Sipes, Georgia Vaughn, Ted Winklepleck and Ray Winklepleck.
Burial services will be Friday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at Sugarland Memory Gardens. A celebration of life will be Saturday, June 27, at Bethel North UMC at 2 p.m., Rev Roy Ice officiating. In lieu of flowers here are some suggestions for memorial donations. Because there are so many people in need this year: Bethel UMC designated for Bethel Mall or Christmas Jubilee, Feed My Sheep, or charity of your choice
