Lois England McGlawn
Helena

Lois England McGlawn, age 90, of Helena, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26.

She was born Jan. 28, 1928 to Martin Van Buren England and Bertha Hand England.

Lois was preceded in passing by her parents; her husband, George Millard McGlawn; son, Adrian Van McGlawn; brothers, Hershell Rudolph England and Chester Franklin “Buddy” England; half-brothers, Harry England, Jack England, and Preston England; sisters, Ozella Bernice Wilson and Clytie Mae Rutherford; and half-sister, Eudora Eubanks.

She is survived by her son, Millard Blane (Nita) McGlawn; daughter-in-law, Sue McGlawn; sister, Robin Brashier; and grandchildren, Joseph Blane (Renzo) McGlawn, Nicholas Bryant (Hilary) McGlawn, Kathryn “Katie” Olivia McGlawn, Matthew Tyler McGlawn (fiancée Amber), and Bradley West McGlawn.

Lois was a career employee of the U.S. Postal Service, progressing during her employment from part-time clerk to the position of Postmaster in Helena. She was a lifelong resident of Helena, and a member of the Helena United Methodist Church. She touched many lives in Helena during her lifetime.

A graveside service was held at Helena Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Luis Orteza, Amedisys Chaplain, officiated. Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL, directed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Heart Association Donations Processing Ctr., 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, CA 94010-1795.