Lois Schenck Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Lois Schenck

Lula Lois Wray Schenck was born on April 12, 1925 in Lawndale, NC to the union of Herbert Wray and Choicie Mae Wray Curry. This beloved matriarch departed this life at the beautiful age of 97 on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in the loving presence of family in Johns Island, SC.

Ms. Schenck attended Douglas High School where she met her husband of 42 years, Warren G. Schenck. From that union, they were blessed with one daughter and six sons. Before becoming a wife and mother, she was a skillful basketball player – achieving a number of accolades. She continued to have a love for the game and faithfully cheered on her Duke Blue Devils. She was a dedicated wife and mother, preparing biscuits from scratch to accompany a hearty breakfast for the family before disappearing in the fields of the family business.

Ms. Schenck was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church where she was a missionary, sang on the choir, and served on the kitchen committee. Food was Ms. Schenck’s love language. Known for her chicken and dumplings, chicken hash (a recipe passed down from her mother), Sun Drop cake and chocolate delights, she loved bringing her family and friends together for an annual Christmas Eve dinner.

After the closing of the family farm, Ms. Schenck went to work at JP Stevens. Not being one to sit still, she retired on two occasions. She retired first from Fiber Industries. The true finale came when she left Alpha Mailing. This true retirement gave her time for macrame, traveling with family and friends, games and conversation at the senior center, and wearing out the DVD of her favorite movie, The Temptations. One can’t forget her love for word search. Ms. Schenck would go through 3 – 4 books a week. The thing she never had to search for though was the love of her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Schenck; son, William Schenck; great-granddaughter, Ayrnn Schenck; siblings, Ella Hughley, Charles Wray, Hubert Raper and Roger Curry; a daughter-in-law, Larine Schenck and a son-in-law, Isaac Robinson, Jr.

She leaves a legacy of fond memories to her children, Gene Schenck, Sr. and Frank Schenck (Patricia) both of Lawndale, NC, Charles Schenck (Betty) of Hickory, NC, Donald Schenck (Edahlia) of Lawndale, Evelyn Robinson of Johns Island, SC and Sherrill Schenck (Venita) of Shelby, NC; one brother, Eddie Curry (Dorothy) of Philadelphia, PA; one sister, Kathleen Wills of MD; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jean Curry of MD and Patricia Schenck of Oakland CA and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:30 PM at the church on Monday and at other times at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Sherrill and Venita Schenck, 3407 Fallston Rd. Shelby. The service will be live streamed from the Enloe Mortuary Facebook page starting at 1:15 PM.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Ernestine Wray Cobb, Shondra Schenck and Marcus Schenck.

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To scheneck family in honoring Gerald you have my Love an blessing in dealth your mother Always with Beautiful smile my sincere condolence. Beulah. Fayetteville nc . 196 Paddlewheel nc. 28314

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Your mother used to call me every New Years until her health began to fail. She was an inspiration to me and I will never ever forget her. Curtis Wray & Family

My most heartfelt condolences to the Schenck family. Lifting you all up in prayer and sending much love. In His Amazing love, Kassandra Love Watson

To the Schneck family, we share with you in the loss of your mother Ms. Lois. She was so kind and gentle and we loved her very much. May God forever keep and bless you, as you remember the good times. We will always cherish the memories of her great meals. May God keep and sustain for during this time.
Roger and Suzette Ross

God is ever aware of your circumstances and ready to be your strength. I want to share the memory of Mrs.Lois coming to see her classmate and friend Sammie Lou Vinson at her last days and the letter she wrote to me about losing mother it was so true,so I say to you what Mrs.Lois said to me "I know you you don't want her to leave you but it's alright God loves her ".My prayers are with you. VALERIE VINSON HUNT

Momma Lois never met a stranger. She had an open, loving heart and her wonderful NC kindness. When I met Evelyn, we became friends (best). She lovingly shared her family with me. Momma Lois took me in over 30 years ago as one of her own. I still remember the day were in Evelyn's kitchen on Johns Island and Momma Lois showed me how to make chicken and dumplings. You don't cut the dough but tear off the dumpling and toss into the pot. Momma Lois could cook, but then all the NC women can fill a table with love. We will miss you dearly Momma Lois. Love always and forever. Charleen and Ron Shirley XOXOXO

Bishop Sharon Martin Kingstown

I was always glad to see Mother Schenck when the Lawndale Lions Club was still active. I'll miss that wonderful smile😊

To Sherrill and the Schenck Family. May the thought of someday rejoicing with your loving mother in her heavenly home bring you comfort and joy. Until then, may the love of your family and friends give you peace. With Deepest Sympathy, David Pettyjohn and family.

You welcomed me with open arms the first time I met you. You will truly be missed. Take your rest Grandma Lois. Continous prayers for the family.

Lois was one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've known. I was blessed to have her in my life for a season. May God hold the Schenck Family in His arms at a time such as this. Peace and Blessings to you all. Gilda and Greg Derricote Georgetown TX

To Sherrill and family, We are very sorry to hear about your mother passing away. God Bless you all. Love, Betty Maddox Penny Maddox Smith.

I am so sorry for your loss. I was honored to know her and serve as her mailman for a decade. She was a woman of faith who I know loved her family and was so kind to me.I am left with many fond memories. Robert Todd Lee

Thank you for always making me feel welcome and at home when I visited. You will definitely be missed by all!! Love you! Donna

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TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS.PLEASE KNOW THIS OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU. MR& MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY. CHARLOTTE, N.C.