Lois Ravena Kannady

Lois R. (Walters) Kannady, age 92, of McAlester went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 2nd, 2026.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in McAlester.

Lois was born July 1, 1934, at Choate Prairie, Oklahoma, to a farming family, Willis Walters and Clara (Ross) Walters. She went to Scipio Grade School and graduated from Indianola High School in 1953. Lois married Gary G. Kannady in Van Buren, Ark. on Aug. 25, 1952. Lois was a member of the North McAlester Free Will Baptist Church and a perpetual Member of The Eastern Star. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Gary Kannady, son Britton Lynn Kannady, & son Gary Wayne Kannady. Her brothers, Bob Walters, Charlie Walters, Leroy Walters (George) and their spouses. Her sisters, Earline, Trelma, & Wilma and their spouses. Her Sisters-in-law, Lenora Hance, Thelma Cowell, Zelma Reeves & spouses, brothers-in-law Cecil Kannady, Preston Kennedy, Olen Kannady, Jack (Thirman) Kannady & their spouses & Clifford Kannady.

Lois was an energetic and hardworking woman. Lois worked at the Holiday Inn. She later worked at McAlester General Hospital West and later worked at the New McAlester Regional. She also worked at The McAlester Navy Ammunition Depot (now McAlester Army Ammunition Plant), where she helped build munitions. In the 1970s, she earned her Realtor license, though she chose not to pursue it professionally.

Lois faithfully served as both a Cub Scout leader and a Girl Scout leader. She had a special love for sewing and quilting and lovingly made many beautiful pieces including her daughters wedding dress, sewed Patches on uniforms for her son and made her kids costumes for kids plays. She helped her husband care for their large gardens and canned. She cared for many dogs and animals her husband and children brought home over the years. Lois loved all people!

She is survived by her daughter, Sally Roberts and husband Jeff and their son Britton Roberts,and Great Granddaughters Brielle & Briez Roberts; her Grandson Colonel Chris Kannady and wife Renee, and their children Kannon and Shelby; Granddaughters Britney Kannady and great grandson Kyrie .Lindsey Kannady & Special Friend, Matthew Sharpe. Their Mother Kelli Kannady. Grandson Kyle Kannady and wife Jamie, and their children Kylee & Justin, and great-grandson Gary Simon; Teague Kannady, Jocelyn Kannady and Gary Kyle Kannady. Extended loved ones, Clay Kannady & Family, Corey Phillips & Family and their mother Shirley Hundley. Daniel & Janet Hance, their children Daryn & Cody Johnston and Baker Dyan Hance & special friend May Nguyen.Kathy Hance & Family, Neva, Morgan, Gage and Families. Also, Kenny Cunningham.

Lois loved her Lord, her family, her friends, and all people. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, kindness, and love. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She loved all her nieces, nephews and friends. Everyone was VERY Special to her. Proverbs3:13 ~She is more precious than Rubies. In lieu of Flowers please send donations to PAWS PO Box 76, McAlester OK 74502 or the charity of your choice. A special thanks to Van Buren House & Heartland Hospice and all their staff for their care.