Lois Marie Brock
Lois Marie Brock, cherished and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on December 20, 2020. She lived a long and remarkable life.
Born in Pike County Missouri on August 9, 1921 she grew up on her parents' farm. She attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Lois went on to earn the equivalent of two Master of Education Degrees as she enjoyed a successful career of 35 years as a public-school teacher. She also taught Sunday school in various churches during her lifetime.
In June of 1948, she married her husband of 55 years, Darwin Brock. She went on to enjoy a life of world travel as the wife of a military officer.
Lois approached every life challenge with a positive outlook, grace, and intelligence. She was an individual of many interests including bridge, puzzles, game shows, and traveling. She visited most states in the USA in addition to many foreign countries. She was active in the Social Order of the Beauceant and many Officer's Wives Clubs, often serving as president. Most of all she was dedicated to her family. In her later years she especially enjoyed spending time with her daughters and their families. She took great pleasure in caring for her "grand- dogs".
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Colonel Darwin A. Brock. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Dr. Marilyn Lemos of Sunset, S.C., and Tracey Conaway of Salisbury, Md.; and her brother, Harold Chamberlain, of Glendive, Mont.
Extended family include sons-in-law, Dr. Ruben Lemos and Russell J. Conaway Jr.; grandchildren, Ashley Conaway Arnold (Derek Arnold), Michelle Conaway (Daniel Olson), Danielle Lemos Perkins (Derek Perkins), and Kevin Lemos. She was proud to become a great-grandmother in 2017 to Brooks Arnold and Samantha Perkins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date where she will join her husband in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family is grateful for the support and care provided by Coastal Hospice of the Eastern Shore and are suggesting contributions be made to Coastal Hospice in lieu of owers. P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.