In Memory
Lois Elaine Woodburn
Dec. 14, 1929 - Jun. 23, 2017
LEESBURG, FL - Lois Elaine Woodburn was born on December 14, 1929, and went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2017. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, and at the time of her death lived in Leesburg, Florida.
Lois is survived by her husband, Woody Woodburn; her daughter, Karol Koipkemier; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and her brother, Dare Nestlerode. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harlow Charles Coney Jr., and three of her four children, Kathy Buszkiewicz, Dennis Coney and Douglas Coney.
Lois brought a smile to the face of everyone to whom she came in contact. She had many passions: sailing, dancing, and her pets, but her greatest passion was teaching. Lois earned her Master's Degree in education, teaching for many years in South Bend School Corp. as a 1st grade school teacher at Nuner Elementary School. She continued her teaching to the end. Teaching us by example how to be a faithful wife, a loving mother, a wonderful friend and an amazing woman of God. Although she is with our Father in heaven now, our lives will be forever changed because of the amazing life that she lived.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017, at Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services. A private burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Victory Church, 37240 State Road 19, Umatilla, FL 32784. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on June 29, 2017.
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