In Loving memory of Lois Ramona Yates, 83 of Bushwood, Maryland, who passed away at Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Lois was born June 14, 1928 in Arlington Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lester and Etta Mae Snoots.

Lois was married December 23, 1946 to the late Joseph Aloysius Yates.

Lois is survived by her daughter Barbara Sue Nelson (Speedy), her grandson, J.A. Nelson (Candice), and great granddaughter, Makenna Nelson.

Lois was preceded in death by her brothers Charles Snoots, William Snoots and Richard Snoots and her sisters Catherine Wilkerson and Clarice Alexandria.

Lois loved spending time with all of her family especially her great granddaughter. She was devoted member to the American Legion Post 221 Auxiliary in Avenue, Maryland. She also enjoyed volunteering her time with the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and was made an Honorary Member. Lois began her careers working on a steam boat on the Potomac River where she met her husband. She was a cook at several restaurants including Leonardtown Wharf and Capt. Sam's Crab House and Carryout. Everyone best knew Lois for her one of a kind crab cakes that she made for many years.

The family will receive friends for Lois' Life Celebration on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton's Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Prayers will be recited at 5:00 p.m. and American Legion Prayers will be recited at 5:15 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Angels Church on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with cemetery services to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609 or the American Legion Post 221 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 98, Avenue, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.