Lois Schrader

     Lois Schrader died July 3, 2025, in Purcell, Oklahoma at the age of 98 years 4 months 24 days. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, July 14, 2025, at the Washington Cemetery, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

     Lois was born February 10, 1927, on the Johnson Ranch in Washington, Oklahoma to Thomas Lee and Louie Mable (Brown) Madden. She was raised and attended school in the loving community of Washington, where she cultivated the values that would define her remarkable life. On February 12, 1948, she united in marriage with Homer Schrader in Van Buren, Arkansas, embarking on a shared journey that would last 45 years until Homer's passing in 1993. Together, they built a life rooted in the fertile lands of the Purcell/Washington area, where they cultivated not only crops but also a deep bond of love and partnership. Resilient and unwavering, Lois continued to nurture the farm and tend to the cattle even after enduring the heart-wrenching loss of her beloved husband. Her hands crafted not just the fruits of the earth but also the warmth of her homespun quilts, embodying the essence of her creativity and care. A gifted cook, she delighted in sharing her culinary creations, cherishing the moments spent with her family around the dining table. We celebrate the legacy of love, strength, and dedication Lois leaves behind. Her spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

     Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Louie Madden; her husband, Homer Schrader; her daughter, Marilyn Bebout; her grandson, Tim Bebout; her great grandchild, Molli Allison; her siblings, Ruby Schrader, Walter Madden, Marie Madden, Esther Madden, Eunice Dover, C.T. Madden, Clara Mayo, Bess Dover, Thelma Madden and one infant sibling. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Hale and husband, Tom; her daughter, Debbie Perry and husband, Bo; her son, Dale Schrader and wife, Ruth; her grandchildren, Travis Bebout, Tammie Eubank and husband, Scott, Angie Wren and husband, Kevin, Charlie Smith and wife, Carinne, Cody Schrader and wife, Kristy, Casey Schrader and wife, Mariah, Kesha Montgomery and husband, Chuckie, Liz Hale, Bobby Allison and wife, Jennifer; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; her sister, Ruth Putnam; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.