The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, South Carolina 29621 864-224-4343 OBITUARY: ANDERSON, SC LOIS COTHRAN December 24, 1935 - April 20, 2013 Mrs. Lois Anne Graydon Cothran, 77, of Anderson, passed away at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law on Saturday, April 20, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Starling "Murray" Graydon, Sr. and the late Edna Smith Graydon. She was the loving and devoted wife of Gene A. Cothran of the residence. Mrs. Cothran was a graduate of Gray Court Owens High School. She retired from department store sales, having worked at Meyers Arnold, Uptons, and finally Gallent-Belk. Lois was a member of Covenant Baptist Church, and a former member of Boulevard Baptist. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was an avid bridge club member, and enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. In addition to her husband, Gene, she is survived by 3 sons, Steven G. Cothran and his wife, Sharon of Anderson, Lt. Col. David E. Cothran and his wife, Cheryl, of Lexington, SC, and Todd W. Cothran and his wife, Tina, of Anderson; 1 sister, Joyce Graydon Watson of Gray Court, SC; and 8 grandchildren, Kyle, Brandon, Jordan, Blake, Erika, Kennedie, Kacie, and MaKenzie Cothran. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cothran was preceded in death by a brother, Starling Murray Graydon, Jr. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Cothran will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 3:30 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Silvey and Rev. Bill Rigsby officiating. Interment will follow at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery. The family will be at the residence of Todd and Tina Cothran and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1:30 PM until 3 PM. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Lois Cothran may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson. Events Visitation Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:30PM - 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Wednesday, April 24, 2013 3:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621