Lois entered this life at Sobol, Oklahoma, located at the foothills of Caney Mountain, on May 21, 1913. She was born to Al Noel and Arda Pitts Noel Cunningham, who was lovingly referred to as "Aunt Pete". The home Lois lived in until the time of her death was built with lumber from the original home where she was born. This is how deep Lois's roots went. Lois was an only child raised with uncles, cousins & ranch hands who were all men or boys. She lovingly carried on a tradition of ranching, and at the time of her illness she had orphan calves and was raising them on a bottle. Lois was raised during hard times, losing her dad in her teens. She learned the value of hard work at an early age and carried it with her until the time of her death at the age of 93. Lois attended elementary school at Caney, a one-room schoolhouse located on the property where she was raised. She boarded with her grandmother in Antlers when it came time to attend high school and graduated with the class of '34. The high school years were the only time Lois was away from the property where she was born. After graduation she returned home to help her mother on the ranch. She met and married Ted Clay, and although no children were born to their union, they led a good life together. Along with ranching, Ted and Lois had a hay baling business. Lois would drive the tractors and work as hard as any man. She & Ted both enjoyed dancing and visiting with family and friends. When Ted died, Lois was left to continue the ranching alone. It was not uncommon to find Lois out after dark on her tractor putting out hay for her cattle. Lois was a very loyal person to have as a friend. She was always ready with a helping hand and would be a friend for life. She was a defender of the unfortunate, be it human or animal and would help them in any way she was able. Lois kept busy by sewing, trying new recipes, canning, gardening and reading, but mostly working her cattle or fencing using her four-wheeler. She always carried a gun in case of wild hogs, mountain lions, snakes or other varmints. Lois was an avid reader and belonged to numerous book clubs Although she did not have a TV, Lois kept up on current affairs; she subscribed to Caper's Weekly, Antlers American and Farmer's Home Journal. It was not uncommon to receive a subscription to a paper or magazine as a gift from her. Lois was a survivor and a fighter, only giving up when her body finally failed her. She always insisted on doing things her way no matter how large or small the task. She was a walking book of knowledge, a one of a kind person. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at Mills & Coffey Chapel. Interment will be at IOOF Cemetery in Antlers, OK.