LOIS JEAN CORYELL

Lois Jean Coryell, 80, of Richmond, MO died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, MO.

Jean was born on July 17, 1936 in Henrietta, MO to Fred and Janice (Townsend) Hicks. She is survived by her son, Mitchell J. Coryell of San Diego, CA.

Additional survivors include; three brothers, Donald C. Hicks and his wife, Ruth of Lee's Summit, MO, John E. Hicks and his wife, Beth of Richmond, MO and James W. Hicks of Rayville, MO; along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Coryell of San Diego, CA; and her brother, Jack Hicks of Redding, CA.

Jean was a graduate of Norborne High School and graduated with a teaching degree from Missouri Valley College. After 30 years, she retired from teaching in the San Diego School District. She was active in many fine arts organizations, and enjoyed traveling with her many friends from southern California.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Special gratitude is expressed for the compassion of the staff and residents of Oak Pointe Assisted Living of Richmond and to Dr. Daniel Paul along with nurses and staff of Ray County Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, December 9, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens at a later date. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com