Lois E. (Sullivan) Stoneburner

Lois Elizabeth Sullivan Stoneburner, 85, Zanesville went to be with the Lord May 23, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 17, 1926 in Blue Rock, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville and Nellie Mercer Sullivan. She was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Philo High School in 1944. She worked at Old Towne Cleaners and Equifax from where she later retired. She was an active member of First Assembly of God Church of Zanesville for over 60 years. Serving through various ministries of the church was one of the things that brought her great joy. She also spent countless hours sewing and quilting so she could bless others with her work. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Alvin E. Stoneburner, whom she married on April 8, 1944; son and daughter -in-law, Marion and Nancy Sharkey Stoneburner of Jefferson GA; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Kay Evec Stoneburner of Zanesville; daughter-in-law, Bette Ann Schuster Stoneburner of Zanesville; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Stoneburner Francis and Steve Francis of Zanesville; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Julie Smith Stoneburner of Hickory, NC; 12 grandchildren, Marla, Marty, Matthew, Michelle, Michael, Mitchell, Melanie, Stephanie, Shannon, McClain, Micah and Maria and 14 great grandchildren, Colton, Slade, Emmah, Ellah, Madison, Isabella, Emily, Caiden, Chase, Mia, Jaxson, Cooper and Tucker; and a brother, Carl Sullivan of Zanesville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Myron Stoneburner; and two sisters, Ivana Trout and Irene Dearinger. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Bolin Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville and one hour prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at First Assembly of God Church, 503 McIntire Avenue, Zanesville with Pastor Jim Peters officiating. Lois will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.

Visitation

Friday, May 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States

Visitation

Friday, May 25, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:00 AM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States