Lois I Willis 96, of Newport Center, Vt. Passed away on February 1, 2025 in Newport, VT. She was born on December 11, 1928 in Newport Center, VT to the late Carroll & Alice (Perkins) Rollins. On June 8, 1945 she married Carroll Willis Jr. who predeceased her on September 12, 1959.

Lois spent over 25 years as a dietitian at the old and new North Country Hospital. She also worked at Troy Village School serving hot lunch. She loved her Advent Christian Church and was very involved in all of its functions, including holding many positions in the church and she had a beautiful alto singing voice, she enjoyed singing in the church with her husband and mother. Among her hobbies she enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and playing Yahtzee. She also loved her family visits.

She is survived by her daughters: Sandra Hilliker and husband Robert of Newport Ctr., Vt.; Kay Sanborn and husband Michael of Claremont, N.H.; her daughter-in-law Joyce Willis of So. Paris, ME.; her sister Avis Rollins of Newport Ctr., Vt. Grandchildren: Julie Duckett and husband Tait of Charles City, Iowa; Tammi Lantagne and husband Reginald of Newport Ctr., Vt.; Tara Selby and husband Sean of Morgan, Vt.; Gretchen Coombs and husband Tim of Waterford, ME.; Mary Craig and Susan Sanborn of Claremont, N.H. Great Grandchildren: Alexis & Kevin Lantagne; Dija & Kristchan Selby; Emily, Erik & Ethan Duckett; Katelyn, Ashley & Billy Marshall; Riley & Colby Craig; Great-Great Granddaughters Ellorie, Adel-eye and Azalea. Step-Grandchildren: Michael Hilliker and wife Aimee of Weatherford, TX.; Matthew Hilliker and wife Amy of Coventry, Vt.; Step-Great Grandchildren: Alyssa, Aria, Dominic Hilliker & Nathan Gibbs; Madison Hilliker; Step-Great-Great Grandsons: Oaklee & Ben, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Carroll Willis, Jr.; her sister Marion Cicero; her son Mahlon Willis; grandson Gregory Willis.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday May 31, 2025 at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church, with Rev. Chris Barton officiating. Interment will follow at Newport Center Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Center Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 136, Newport Center, VT 05857. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.