Lois Inez Cowling, 84, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 12, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cosby "Bud" and Alice Marie Woolwine, her husband, David Max Cowling, and a brother, Troy E. Woolwine. She is survived by two brothers, Bruce Woolwine and wife Sylvia, and Randy Woolwine; two sons, Sam Cowling and Steven Cowling; two daughters, Donna Dudley and husband James, and Debra Barrineau and husband Drew; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Lois’ life will be held at 11AM, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.