In Remembrance Of
Lois Earlywine
Lois Jean Earlywine, 93, of Smithville, MO. passed September 23, 2026.
She was born February 25, 1933, to Ora and Lena (Pyle)Southerland in Sumner, MO. The family moved to rural Oklahoma in 1942 for work and to live close to family. Lois later graduated from Capital Hill High in Oklahoma City.
On June 30, 1956 she was united in marriage to Melvin Dale Earlywine. After their marriage, they made their home in Sumner MO until 1958 when they moved to Mendon, MO and in 1967 they moved the family to Trimble, MO. Her husband, Dale, passed May 20, 1994 and 1995 Lois moved to Smithville.
Lois worked at Spelman Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aid and later Radiology for 26 years. She then worked at Beverly Health in Smithville before retiring.
Lois was a member of FBC Smithville now Prevail, where she enjoyed the fellowship and study of our Savior. She was known for her kindness and greeting everyone with a smile. She also served in the advisory board for the Smithville housing Authority.
She always loved dancing and garage sales, gardening in her flower beds, watching the hummingbirds and spending time with friends and family.
Lois was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister in-law George and Laverne Southerland, brother Howard Southerland, sister and brother in-law Rosemary and Cecil Dugan. Brother-in-law Robert Chinnery. And many close friends.
Lois is survived by her eldest sister Evelyn Chinnery; four children, Robert Ora Earlywine, Vanessa Dale McNeal (Al), Howard Dean Earlywine and Melvin Dewayne Earlywine; five grandchildren, Tonya Miller (Clint), Justin Earlywine (Brooke), Benjamin McNeal (Gisela), Mitchell Earlywine (Lacey) and Maria Brown (Alex); seven great grandchildren, Brayden Earlywine (Kaitlin), Alexandria Earlywine, Colton and Mason Miller, Gia and Simon McNeal and Nora Brown; great-great-granddaughter, Eleanor Earlywine; and many favorite nephews and nieces and her circle of friends.
Graveside service 1:00 p.m Wednesday, October 7th at McCullough Cemetery in Triplett, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prevail Church or McCullough Cemetery.
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Service Details
1:00 p.m Wednesday, October 7th at McCullough Cemetery in Triplett, MO.
Comments & condolences
13 comments
Lisa Barber
Mrs. Earlywine worked at Spelman Memorial when I worked there in high school and college.
She was a wonderfully kind woman with a smile that would brighten everyone’s day. My condolences to the family. Heaven has received a great light.
Brenda (Jackson) Harmer
thoughts and prayers for the family…
Gary D. Chinnery
Betty and I will miss my aunt Pat terribly. I have had my aunt in my life for 74 years with her smile and positive attitude always present. My mom, Evelyn, would miss her younger sister so much if not for her dementia. Our sympathy goes out to all the families.
Angie Roberts
Lois was a wonderful person. I worked with her at the Barry Road campus and she always had a smile for everyone. I’m sorry for your loss.
Judy Asher
Vanessa, sorry for passing of your Mother.
She always was a very Sweet Lady.
Rozella Taylor
We had many good times on the advisory board ,and all the monthly luncheons ……She was a wonderful person and great friend…..Prayers and Condolences to the family
Tim n Barbara Blanton
My condolences to the Earlywine family. Your mom was always sweet and pleasant to visit with. Sending prayers to your family.
Doris Akin
Lois is remembered as a sweet thoughtful friend and as an outstanding co-worker. Always with a cheerful smile and kind thoughtfulness that made everything easier.
We hadn’t kept in close contact the last few years, but I will remember her cheerfulness and positive attitude.
My sincere condolences to her family.
Valerie Helm
I worked at Spelman Hospital a long time ago. Mrs. Earlywine had the prettiest smile. Always so nice to everyone. our condolences
Rick and Beth Brisbin
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Susan Justice
I’m so sorry for your loss my condolences to the family.
John Horn
Sorry for the families loss 😒
Mari Owen
Lois was one of the sweetest humans I have ever met. She always had a smile on her face. May God grant all of her surviving family peace and comfort.