Lois Kathryn Sills-Swan

Lois Kathryn Sills-Swan, 96, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away on July 26, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio.

Lois was married to her beloved husband, Jim Swan, sharing 42 wonderful years of love together. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and cherished the friendships she built throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Swan; daughter Melody S Barnes; grandchildren Tammy Barnes Martin (Jason), Jim Barnes (Becky), and Chance L. Sills; great-grandchildren Colby Martin (Haleigh), Caitlyn Martin, Cale Martin, Clay Barnes (Kaylyn), and Garrett Barnes (Jesse); great-great-grandchildren Eve Rose Barnes and Weston Eli Barnes; and stepchildren Jay Swan and Patricia Swan. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Tony L. Sills and Timothy Williams Mound.

Lois also had a deep love for her cats, who brought her great comfort and joy.

A celebration of life will be held at the Zephyrhills Moose Lodge on Nov. 23, from noon to 3 p.m.

A poem titled “Life” written by Lois will be shared in her memory.

Darn this life

When leaves begin to fall,

Taking loved ones at random

Not caring who it hurts at all.

Words won’t help now.

This hurt you feel

Only time will allow

The wound to heal

There is a consolation,

How small it may be,

That we are all bound

For this trip into eternity.

Take heart, dear friend,

I know your pain.

May god bless you and yours

And soothe your heart again.