Annie "Lois" Cripe , of Otterbein, Indiana, born on May 22, 1928 went to her heavenly home on December 7, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Paula (Paul) West of Terre Haute, IN, and son Duane (Robbie) of Austin, TX. Also surviving are four grandchildren Craig (Shannon) West of Poolesville, MD, Laura Cripe of Austin, TX, Erin (Jeremy) Peters of Coosada, AL, and Amanda Cripe of Austin, TX. She has one surviving sister, Evelyn Livingston of Clinton, TN and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jack E. Cripe, on September 12, 2020.

Lois was a licensed beautician who later retired from Landis and Gyr. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting and travel. Yearly camping trips to Wheeler Lake in AL, fishing trips to Port Aransas, TX and cruising were her favorite vacations. Her trips to Israel, Europe and Australia topped the list. She particularly enjoyed anything with her family, especially playing cards and Dominoes with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020, from 10 AM until the time of services at 12 PM, at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 405 East Oxford Street, Otterbein, with Pastor Ben Cassiday. Burial, to follow, at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. The family welcomes your visitation but is truly understanding & is encouraging of COVID precautions, please wear your masks & practice social distancing. The Cripe family would like to thank the IU Health Network, especially IU Hospice, and Cumberland Pointe Health Campus Staff for their excellent care and support over the past many weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Otterbein United Methodist Church Building fund. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Lois's Family. Visit Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page or www.shoemakerfh.com to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Lois.