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Lois Ann (Spahr) Gilliland passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born December 28, 1946, in Findlay, the daughter of Eugene and Betty (Ellis) Spahr, who preceded her in death.
She attended Findlay High School, Class of 1965. She married John Gilliland in 1965; they later divorced. Her companion, Bill Trew, passed away in 2020.
She is survived by her three daughters, Julie (John) Grothouse of Warsaw, Indiana, Becky (Toussaint) Craddolph of Euless, Texas, and Carrie (Matt) Harjo of Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, James Grothouse of Plymouth, Indiana, Matt Grothouse of Bradenton, Florida, Nick Grothouse and Mark Grothouse, both of Warsaw, Indiana, and Austin Craddolph of Euless, Texas; four great-grandchildren; her brothers, David (Linda) Spahr of Findlay, Paul Spahr of Findlay and Phil (Cheryl) Spahr of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; in addition to two nephews and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Susan (Grothouse) Hausotter.
She will be remembered for her fondness for Beach Boys, Motown music, antiques and chocolate. She had an intense love of family and a wonderful sense of humor.
In accordance with her wishes, no services will take place.
To send a written condolence, visit Lois's obituary page at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
Donations in memory of Lois may be made to CurePSP, Inc., 325 Hudson St Fl 4, New York, NY 10013.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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