Lois Gail Rae, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Tulsa, OK. She was born July 27, 1939 in Stillwell, OK to the late Bruce Mitchell Bigby and Ina Eloise (Shannon) Bigby. She was a 1957 graduate of Central High School.
Lois enjoyed in recent years being a homemaker and her family. In the past Lois had worked as clerical support at American Airlines and in the Accounting Department with Retail Credit. She loved to oil paint, crochet, read and do crossword puzzles. Lois enjoyed traveling and reading her bible. She was a long-time member of the Community of Christ.
Lois was predeceased by her parents; husband, Jimmy Rae, Jr.; brother, Wayne Bigby; sister, Janet Raines; brother-in-law, Howard Raines; and nephew, Donnie Bigby. She is survived by her son, Michael Rae and his wife, Debbie of Okmulgee; daughter, Kari Doherty and her husband, Tom of Skiatook; sister, Pat Graham and her husband, Bob of Collinsville; sister-in-law, Jan Bigby; grandchildren, Tamara Sadler and her husband, Billy, Victoria Rae, James Rae, Stephen Rae, Samuel Rae and his wife, LeeAnna, Sarah Doherty and Jacob Doherty; great-grandchildren, Joshua Sadler, Madison Sadler and Camden Sadler; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Tuesday August 9, 2016 and the Funeral Service will be held 1:30 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 both at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st Street, Tulsa, OK. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore Funeral Home (918) 663-2233