Lois LaVerne Ewald
Lois Neill Ewald Obituary On Monday, May 31, 2021, Lois Neill Ewald (Sis), loving wife, and dedicated mother of three children, passed away at the age of 79. Lois was born on February 21, 1942, in Blanco, Texas to Viola and Thomas Neill. She was the Valedictorian of Blanco high school as well as an active member in Future Homemakers of America (FHA), student council, a band majorette, baton twirler and held the prestigious honor of Miss Panther Band. In addition to her high school involvement she was the class President, Editor of the school annual and won many interscholastic awards. She would continue her studies and graduated from Durham's Business College in 1960 prior to entering the workforce. Equipped with a passion to help others, she pursued a career as a public servant where she served in various roles with the Texas Highway Department, Texas Tourist Development Agency, and Texas Optometry Board. She was a pioneer in the field of executive women rising to the Executive Director level of the Texas Optometry Board where her decision-making impacted lives daily in protecting the general public. Lois loved to quilt in her spare time and served as the Preside...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
of her lake house community on Lake Travis. She was a proud member of the United Daughters of the Texas Confederacy. She was a loyal Christian and follower of God. She was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ for over 50 years, where she enjoyed teaching bible classes, participating in Ladies Retreats, church nursery and volunteering at Camp Hensel. She felt blessed to have been married to her late husband, Vince, for 50 years, and her devotion to her family and those she loved will endure forever. "Nana" as she was fondly known, treasured her time around family, and was an active member in their lives. She was a fixture at baseball games, football games, cheerleading events, volleyball games, recitals, choir and soccer games of her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cherished her time spent at the Neill ranch in Blanco, TX where she would reminisce on childhood memories, hunt the elusive whitetail deer, and spend time outdoors with her family. Lois enjoyed her vacations up to the mountains in Colorado and New Mexico where she could admire God's work with picturesque views and stunning landscapes. Lois was known for her loving nature, as well as her kind and compassionate spirit. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Vincent John Ewald. She is survived by her three children: Karen Ewald Perrone (Joe Ray) of Dripping Springs, JoLynne Ewald Kelsey (Jay) of Driftwood, and Clay Gourley (Kelly) of Austin. She had five grandchildren: Joseph Vincent Perrone of Austin, Kristen Kelsey Hafner (Mark) of Dripping Springs, Amanda Perrone VanEtta (Cheyenne) of Taylor, Katie Kelsey Sonntag (Karl) of Buda, and Kingsley Gourley Taggart (Ryan) of Dallas, Texas. One of her pride and joys were her seven great-grandchildren, which she showered with enduring love and affection. She is survived by her siblings, Lenona Neill Felps (late husband Jack) of Blanco, Margaret Neill Weidner (Bill) of New Braunfels, Terry Neill (Sandy) of Blanco, and Cynthia Neill Graham (Bret) of Canyon Lake, Texas. She was a gun-slingin', strong willed, witty, and smart woman. She was unapologetically stubborn but had a big heart who always put others first. She was a part time rancher with a bullseye shot. Most importantly she was a woman of faith who loved her family dearly. She has worked her whole life as a follower of God, and now she can rest peacefully with the Lord and her forever love, Vince. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021 at Harrell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Southwest Church of Christ. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Blanco City Cemetery.
