Lois Criswell Obituary

Dear Family and Friends,
The Lois Criswell Family Thanks You for the calls, cards, and the wonderful flowers and especially for coming the long distances to visit the services. She will be missed forever. The time you all have taken to show how much you have cared for her has meant a great deal to all her family!
With best regards, Karen J. Criswell and Families

Dear Mom
It has only been a very short time since you have left us, but everyday we miss you dearly. Without you my children and I would not have had a home for which we are greatful! Life without your ever present smile laughter and support of just being here to hear and see all we have to do in life. Thank you for coming to be my Mom and Grandma to my two. Love you always your fourth daughter, KAREN

Dear Grandma, I miss you.I have never felt this way before... it hurts from the deepest,darkest place in my soul but somehow even though I hurt inside right now,something tells me its okay to go ahead and smile...and I know its you! You always had a smile on,a book in your hand and a cup of coffee by your side.I can still hear your voice,I remember how your touch felt,the way your smile would make my day so much brighter.Its still hard to belive your at home with the Lord now,I know your watching over all of us now with a never ending smile on your face....I miss you so. You are the greatest woman I have ever known, you have made me so strong that I had not even realized until now...for that I love you!! And to rest of my family be strong...stay together,be happy,follow your dreams and remember to smile..I love you all. -AMY

To all of the Criswell Family. I am so sorry for your loss, and I wish their was some way to help ease the pain I know you are feeling. Although I never got to spend as much time with Lois as I would have liked, Ialways did enjoy talking to her and laughing with her at the big family get togethers of long ago. Lois was a very sweet person, and I will always cherish the time we did get to see each other. You are all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all. Love Ruth Witter

My great Aunt Lois...emphasis on GREAT! You always made a point to keep in touch with myself and the other extended Carlock's in California. You always made us know that we were loved and made an effort to see us when you were in California. Marlin would have been so happy about that. With Karen's help we became pinpals which enabled me to become closer to you and Art, which I feel so blessed to have been able to do. You were an amazing woman with a huge heart whom I am proud to be related to. All my sympathies to Art & Karen and the kids.

Dearest Mom,
You were the greatest mother & wife
that anyone could ask for.You were
tender,loving,supportive,and proud
of all our accomplishments.You were
stern when you needed to be,and when we were grumpy or feeling sorry for our selves,we will always
remember you telling us that we had the same clothes to get glad in,that
we got sad in....a good lesson.
Watching the way you handled the
obstacles that life handed you,was
a true inspiration.Your wonderful smile,even when you were hurting,
could brighten anyone's day.It will
always be on my mind.I will always
cherish all of my memories of you,
especially the days over over the last few weeks,when we had our
breakfast dates,for our "coffee time"
together.We could never have had
you with us for enough years,and
are thankful for the blessing of the
time we had.You will be in all of our
hearts for ever.I know you are in a
better place now,with the loved ones
who went before you,and you will suffer no more.I will always miss you!

All of my love,
Lowell

Dear Family, May God give you comfort and peace now and in following days and years in your memories of the love shared through Aunt Lois's life. I am sorry I can't be there with you all, but in love and prayers I am. Love, Mary

I will miss her. I feel your loss. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend her services. God bless all of you.

To Mr. C, Jaimy, Mike and Adam.
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of your extended family. Grandma Lois's legacy will always be remembered by her children and grandchildren, her greatest gift to us all.

My Dear Grandma,
I am so grateful to have known the gift of your unending love. You taught me more than you know and I will aspire to continue living with integrity they way you did. I have such deep respect for your gentle nature and ability to make things grow. From a family's love to greens from the earth, your care has taught us all things that will forever change us. Thank you, Grandma, from the bottom of my heart.

With love and gratitude forever,
Jaimy

To Lowell, Jaimy,Mike,Adam and the Criswell family:
We are so sorry for your loss and please know that we are here for you. May all your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
With love,
Danielle, Scott & Aidyn Garlin

Lowell, Jaimy, Mike, Adam and the rest of the Criswell Family,
My heart goes out to you during this sad time. Lois was a wonderful woman and I know she will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace.