Lois Yvonne Rains, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 in Canton, Michigan, at the age of 89. She was born on June 9, 1935 in Tennessee, the daughter of Mecie (Ayers) and Delmas Wilson.

Lois married the love of her life, Carl W. Rains, November 17, 1951 in La Follette, Tennessee. Carl preceded her in death on September 14, 2008 after 57 loving years of marriage.  

Carl and Lois traveled to Detroit, Michigan shortly after they wed, where they later made their home in Ypsilanti.

Lois is survived by her children, Deborah (Dennis) LaFever, Sherry (Sam) Moody, and Anthony (Denise) Rains; grandchildren Tim (Stephanie) LaFever, Jon (Heidi) LaFever, Nathan LaFever, Melissa (Brian) Schussler, Amanda (Dennis) Barrett, Josh (Haley) Rains, and Katelyn Rains (Kevin Grahl); 10 great-grandchildren. Brothers Ronnie (Brenda) and Jimmy Wilson; sister Sandra Kitts, and sister-in-law Jan Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, Lois was preceded in death by her parents Mecie (Ayers) and Delmas Wilson; and brothers JR, Kenneth (Nina), Ray, and Ernest Wilson.

Private family services are being held, officiated by Pastor Dave Stephens. Lois will be buried alongside her husband in La Follette, Tennessee.

The family has entrusted the care of Lois Rains to Martin Wilson Funeral “Where Families Matter Most”

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