Lois Lovett

"Sissy" Landrum

Lois Lovett Landrum, 94 years old, died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 surrounded by family and loving caregivers.  Lois, better known as 'Sissy' by family and close friends, was from a pioneering family in San Benito and resided in San Benito for the majority of her 94 years.

Sissy was born in Berlin, North Dakota on May 17, 1923 to parents Grant Elmer and Julia Kringle Lovett.  The family moved to San Benito in pursuit of opportunities in the developing mecca of citrus and produce in the Rio Grande Valley.

Sissy attended school in San Benito and graduated from San Benito High School.  Her marriage to James Lambert Landrum, husband of sixty years, produced the most cherished work of her life; raising her five children and enjoying time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sissy's unassuming role as Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother provided stability, support and loving memories for the many lives she touched.  Her feisty and indomitable spirit left all who knew her with a smile.

Her love of gardening created a home refuge for entertaining and relaxation, her appreciation of the outdoors was demonstrated in camping, fishing and hunting with her husband, children and friends.   Sissy generously shared her cooking and entertaining talent with family and friends.

Sissy is survived by children Marsha Uptegraph, Sharon Johnson (John), James L. Landrum, Jr. (Lois), Jana Kay Landrum, daughter in law, Amanda Landrum, sister, Joyce Bobo , 10 grandchildren , 21 great grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lambert Landrum, her son, Grant Lovett Landrum, her brothers, Thomas Kringle Lovett, Mark Watson Lovett, Grant Elmer Lovett, son-in-laws, Clarence Eugene (Gene) Uptegraph, George Thomas Etheridge and grandson, Sean Lambert Kornegay.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Uptegraph, Drew Kornegay, Grant Landrum, Rudy Garza, Bryan Cook and Doss Kornegay, Jr.

Services are under the direction of Trinity Funeral Homes, Harlingen, Texas.  Visitation will be on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  Graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Mont Meta Memorial Park, San Benito, Texas.