Lois Bernice Huckaby of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22nd, 2020 at the age of 97. She was born in Granite, Oklahoma on March 22nd, 1923 to Nayhum Hardwick Mires. After high school Lois went on the work for American Fidelity as an insurance underwriter, she would later retire with American Fidelity. Lois married John Walker Huckaby; on March 25th, 1983. Lois and John shared a mutual admiration for traveling and camping. She and John were camp host at Beavers Bend for three years then were Snow Birds in Texas for fifteen years. Along with enjoying the outdoors, Lois and John had countless nights where they would go out and enjoy their evenings square dance together, especially in their early years. Lois was a devoted member of Southwest Baptist Church for many years and she was also a part of “The Real People Class.” Lois is survived by her husband, John Walker Huckaby; two daughters, Brenda Kilmer; Karen Thatcher; and one son, John Frank Huckaby. She is also survived by nine beautiful grandchildren, Nicole & Rachel Keith; Amanda Blount; Dacia Ruffin; April & Emily & Ashley Huckaby; Tyler Kilmer & wife Brooke; Mikenzie Kilmer. Lois was also blessed with 4 great grand-children, Sawyer, Autumn, Braxton & Brylin. Lois is preceded in death by her mother, Nayhum Mires; and her first husband Ernest “Pete” McDown. Services are to be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday October 24th, 2020 at Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 East Main St. Moore, Oklahoma. Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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