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Lois Ann Johnson Whiteside, age 93 of Spindale, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Lois was born in Rutherford County on September 23, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Theron and Mary Green Johnson.
She was a member of Missionary Wesleyan Church.
She worked for many years as manager of the Snack Shop at Rutherford Hospital. After retirement, she was an in-home caregiver for many who needed help to remain at home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, E.L. Whiteside in 2022, her brothers, Bobby Johnson and Paul Johnson, and her sister, Grace Luck.
Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Whiteside and wife Sheila of Rutherfordton, Jerry Whiteside of Spindale, her grandson, Justin Whiteside, and wife Becky, two great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held January 13 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Jason Madison and her nephew, Rev. Gary Reeves officiating.
Memorials may be made to Missionary Wesleyan Church, 811 Doggett Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
