Lois M. Lathrop, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Born in Mt. Holly, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Campbell and Elizabeth Evans Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marsh Lathrop; brother, Robert Lee Campbell and sister, Mary Campbell Purcell. Lois loved birdwatching; her love of hummingbirds brought she and John together to spend 18 wonderful years together before he passed away in 2019. She loved being with family and spending time with her church family at Iotla Baptist Church. Lois was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nequassa Chapter 43.

She is survived by three children, Gloria Oliver Franklin (Hugh) of Franklin, Jerry Oliver (Sharon Hall) of Fletcher and Randal Alan Oliver (Brenda Wheatley) of Sylva; step-children, Rev. Kerry Lathrop (Kim) of Waynesville, Greg Lathrop (Karen) of Asheville and Amy Lathrop of Franklin; three grandchildren, Ryan Alexander, Lori Elizabeth and Shannon Nicole; two great grandchildren, Kylie Brielle and Theodore Cabe and one niece, Cathy Hamrick of Wilmington, NC.

Private Funeral Services will be held at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Brandon Breedlove, Rev. Judson Hall and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Iotla Baptist Church, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com.