Lois Willene McCall Bushman, 93, of Springfield, Missouri formerly of Ava, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Lois was born on September 4, 1931, in Halfway, Missouri the daughter of Willie and Edith Iola (Redd) Manis.
Lois’ love for sewing began at a young age, learning how to sew sitting at her mother’s knee. She enjoyed making clothes and especially clothes for her children. In 1950 she met the love of her life, Theo McCall. While Theo was stationed in Camp Lejeune they would write letters to each other. When Theo completed rifle training with the US Marine Corp, he received orders to be stationed overseas. Lois boarded a bus from Ava, Missouri to North Carolina, where they were united in marriage on August 18, 1951, in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina before Theo’s deployment. Lois fondly adopted the nickname, Skip, from her three brothers. An avid golfer, she and Theo were dedicated members of the Ava Country Club. Lois will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and sister and friend to all, she will be missed.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband Theo McCall, three brother Curtis Manis, Doran Manis and Charles Manis, son-in-law David Morelock and daughter-in-law Julia McCall.
She is survived by her two daughters Lori Morelock, Springfield, Missouri and Joy Hampton and husband Jon of Billings, Montana; three sons Mike McCall of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rick McCall of Robertsdale, Alabama and Marty McCall and wife Pam of Rolla, Missouri; four grandchildren Jeff, JT, Melissa and Amanda; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
Funeral services for Lois will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Lois will be laid to rest next to Theo in the Ava Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com
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Ron Fleetwood Jr. says
February 11, 2025 at 2:08 pmMy heart and prayers go out to the McCall family. I grew up going to school with Marty, Rick . Joy and Lori and spent many hours in the furniture and carpet store visiting with Lois and Theo as my Dad worked for Theo for many years. They were very good folks to my Dad and all of our family. Sorry for your loss
Randy & Leigh Heriford says
February 11, 2025 at 2:21 pmWe will always treasure our memories of Lois from Ava United Methodist Church, the Ava Country Club and from growing up with the McCall kids! Sending our deepest condolences. Heaven has a huge group of this generation of friends from Ava. They are missed.
Betsy Stadler Smith says
February 11, 2025 at 8:45 pmLori so sorry for the lose oof your mother. I remember her from so many years ago she was a very sweet lady.
Daniel and Robin Bushman says
February 12, 2025 at 11:59 amOur condolences to your family on the passing of Lois. She was really good to my Dad and gave him much happiness in his final years.