Lois J. Sloan Lyons; 73; of Donora; went home to be with the Lord on Friday; March 12; 2010; at Life Care Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 29; 1937; in Monessen; she was the daughter of Avel E. Wilcox; who survives; and the late Walter Wilcox. In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by her first husband; Frank Sloan Sr.; in 1972; her second husband; Verdell Lyons; in 1990; a daughter; Juanita Lynn Bullard; and two sisters; Jacqueline Cundiff and Georgetta Swanson. Growing up she attended Monessen Public Schools; then furthered her education at Franco’s Beauty Academy in Charleroi. She was employed by Petro’s Bakery and Donora Towers. Lois shared a great passion and love for people of all ages. Creative in all aspects; she honed this gift and used it throughout her life. She was a very loving; supportive and encouraging mother; not only to her natural children; but others she came into contact as well. Until her passing; she served faithfully and fruitfully in the ministry of her Lord and Savior; Jesus Christ. She was a devoted church mother and member of Free Indeed Ministries in Belle Vernon under the pastoral leadership of her son; the Rev. Frank Sloan Jr. She was a former member of Whole Truth Church of God in Christ of Donora; where she was licensed as an evangelist missionary; a church mother; pastor’s aid chairperson; Sunday School teacher; Vacation Bible School teacher; and a member of the Women’s Inspirational Choir. She leaves to cherish her memory six sons; the Rev. Frank (Rachelle) Sloan Jr.; of Monongahela; Craig (Sandra) Sloan Sr.; of Donora; Michael Sloan Sr.; of Pittsburgh; Bradley Sloan Sr.; of Belle Vernon; LaMont Lyons Sr.; of Donora; and Edward (Patricia) Lyons; of Newark; Del.; four daughters; Rhonda (Percy) Ballard; of Pittsburgh; Francine (Charles) Williams; of North Charleroi; Denise (Terrance) Jones; of Clearwater; Fla.; and Carmen Davis; of Charleroi; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Free Methodist Church; 401 Second St.; Monongahela. An additional viewing will be held in the church on Friday; March 19; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with Rev. Frank Sloan Jr.; of Free Indeed Ministries; officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).