Lois Ann Shaw, 85, of Buffalo Valley, passed away Monday, March 15, at McAlester Regional Health Center.  Funeral services are set for Saturday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in McAlester, with Pastor John Stepp officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Viewing will be Friday until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning.  Pallbearers are Evan Adams, Samuel Adams, Tim Moore, Rusty Shaw, Dallin Shaw, and Flint Shaw.  Honorary pallbearers are Leon Broyles, Roy Shaw, Dave Shaw, James McKee, Chris Clements, Larry Green, Randy Rudd, and Shay Roberts

Lois Ann Shaw was born on January 25, 1939 in Arkansas City, KS, the daughter of Leland Lewellen and Lena Ethel (Jones) Lewellen.  Lois grew up in Perry, Okla and on Oct. 21, 1955, she married Lester Lee Adams.  They later moved to McAlester, where Lester passed away on March 15, 1973.  Years later, on Feb. 14, 1994, Lois married Ron Shaw, and they made their home in Buffalo Valley.

Lois had a long career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, mainly working in nursing homes and care centers in McAlester and Latimer County.  Lois was an animal lover and loved outdoor activities, especially fishing.  She was also an accomplished painter.  She was a devoted member of the First Assembly of God Church in Talihina.

Lois is survived by her husband, Ron Shaw; her children, Mark Adams and wife Peggy, Tony Adams, Jeff Adams and wife Tina, and Marcia Moore and husband Tim; seven grandchildren, Melanie Kirk and husband Tom, Shay Roberts, Jake Adams, Tylee Adams, Samuel Adams and wife Brittiany, Evan Adams, and Stone Adams; three great grandchildren, Gage Foster, Austin Foster, and Zoe Foster; and her special brother-in-law, Roy Shaw.  Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Lester; her brothers, Kenneth Stoddard, Donald Stoddard, and Allan Stoddard; and her sister, Betty Rudd.