Lois Pauline Constant, 90, Sheridan, passed away April 24, 2013 at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City. She was born April 11, 1923 in Guss, IA to Charles Montgomery and Ida May (Hardee) Pullen. She grew up on a farm near Bedford, IA and graduated from Bedford High School in 1942.
On October 2, 1945 Lois married Keith Constant and moved to Sheridan, where she lived her entire life. She helped Keith with his trucking business, often driving one truck hauling grain and livestock. In 1967, she began work as a Postal Clerk in Sheridan, becoming postmaster in 1977. She retired in 1987 to help care for her daughter Sharon. She was a member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith, daughter Sharon, three brothers, and five sisters. She is survived by daughter Linda (Eugene) Keats of Stewartsville, brother Delmar (Lillian) Pullen of Council Bluffs, grandchildren Josh (Laura) Parman of Sheridan and Melissa Parman of Kirksville, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and interment were held 2:00 Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Grant City Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sheridan United Methodist Church or to Hands of Hope Hospice.
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