Lois Carol Lechner, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born May 8, 1940, in Verona, Missouri the daughter of Henry and Ada (Lamp) Coffey. On April 7, 1962, in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lechner, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Mathewson and her husband David of Springfield, Missouri.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Lois attended school in Cassville, Missouri graduating from Cassville High School in 1958. She was employed at the Barry County Courthouse in the recorder of deeds office and retired as the deputy circuit clerk. Lois then became a door greeter at Walmart where she worked another twenty-five years retiring again. Most of Lois’ life was spent in the Cassville area until two and a half years ago when she and Kenneth moved to Springfield to be near their daughter and sonin- law. Some of her favorite pastimes were working crossword puzzles, playing Woodoku on her iPad, cooking and collecting cookbooks. Lois loved going on picnics with her family and cruises. She was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services were held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Jerry Nickle will conduct the services.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Lois.

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