Lois I. Congrove
July 8, 1933 — September 20, 2013
A funeral service celebrating the life of Lois I. Congrove, AKA Grandma, of Pataskala, formerly Alexandria, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St, Granville with Rev. Kevin Hull as celebrant. Burial will follow at Lithopolis Cemetery in Canal Winchester.
Mrs. Congrove passed away, Friday, September 20, 2013 at home surrounded by family. She was born July 8, 1933 in Columbus to the late James and Helen (Zangmaster) Marcum.
A graduate of East High School, Lois was busy in Alexandria whether it be socially, card club, crafts, serving as assistant treasurer for Northridge Schools or with her church, Alexandria United Church of Christ.
A special grandma to everyone, Lois loved chocolates, ice cream, traveling, the Buckeyes, little league athletics and being surrounded by family and friends.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Rhonda Congrove of Lewis Center and Gary and Annette Congrove of Florida; grandchildren and their spouses, Amy and Justin Bost, Brittany Congrove, Cierra Congrove, and Taylor Congrove; two great grandchildren, Levi and Branden Bost; and special friends, Patty Congrove and Janice Roslan.
In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Ina Marcum.
The family will receive friends Monday, September 23, 2013 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Home Instead, 1893 Columbus Rd., Granville, OH 43023 or Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430 Newark, OH 43058.