Lois Ann Gholson, 83, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 12:20 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Seymour, Indiana. Mrs. Gholson was born in Anderson, Indiana and raised in North Vernon. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1959 and went on to study cosmetology at Huffer Beauty College in Columbus, Indiana. She worked as a cosmetologist at Virginia Beauty Salon, Nu Way Beauty Salon and Muscatatuck State Hospital Beauty Shop. Lois was an avid musician and pianist, playing organ and piano for Dove & Sharp and Bass & Gasper funeral homes and several churches. She taught students piano out of her home, including her children and grandchildren. She and her husband, Ron, were the founding members of the Gospel Echoes quartet, traveling the tri-state area sharing the Gospel message for 45 years. Lois served as a Precinct Committeeman to the Democratic Party of North Vernon as well as Jennings County Sandcreek Township Trustee, finishing out her husband’s term after his passing. She was a member of First Baptist Church in North Vernon, active in her community, and a kind and hospitable neighbor. Lois was a loving caregiver to her Aunt Rachel, her mother and father, and her husband, Ron, during his battle with cancer. She enjoyed gardening, playing music, and was known by family and friends as a phenomenal cook. She will be remembered by her children and grandchildren as a generous and loving mother and “Mamaw”. Born October 4, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the only child of Noble and Louise (Cunningham) Krom, both of whom preceded her in death. On May 14, 1961, she married Ronald L. Gholson, Sr. who also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Ann Ochs of Greenwood, and Rochelle Lee (Jon) Douglas of Louisville; one son, Ronald L. (Pam) Gholson, Jr. of North Vernon; seven grandchildren, Ashley Gholson of Columbus, Devin (Olivia) Gholson of North Vernon, Katie (Michael) Robertson of Newburgh, Allie (Patrick) Stogner of Atlanta, Georgia, Maddie Ochs of Greenwood, Keaton (Morgan) Douglas of Ketchikan, Alaska, Kameron Douglas of Evansville; and three great grandchildren, Titus Robertson, Ember Gholson and Calvin Gholson. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, David “Dave” W. Ochs. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Rev. Ed Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Westport Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, May 2 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, Westport Volunteer Fire Department, First Baptist Church of North Vernon or Harvest Baptist Church of North Vernon through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com
