Lois Jean Bales, 73, of Richmond, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Lois was born on November 16, 1944, in Braymer, to Roy and Zella (Murray) Richardson.  She was united in marriage to Willie R. Bales, Jr., on January 2, 1962.  He preceded her in death on November 17, 2010.

Survivors include: one daughter, Barbara Bales (Randal Kennett) of Hardin; one granddaughter, Cassandra (Jessie) Jack of Monett; three great-grandchildren: Jessie Jack, Jr., Johnny Ray Jack, and Shilah Jack.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son Raymond E. Bales.

Lois was reared and educated in the area of her birth and attended high school in Hardin, where she lived most of her life.  Lois helped run their family business, the B & R Arcade, and then the B & B Café, both in Hardin.  She also had worked for Price Candy Company in Richmond, Carrollton Specialty in Lexington, and as a Walmart Associate in Richmond.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  Lois was of the Christian faith.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lois Jean Bales Memorial Fund.  They can be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.