Lois Rae Wardell, 83, of Katy, Texas, and a former resident of Orange, died Friday, August 12, 2022, in Katy.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. There will be no visitation.
Born on November 30, 1938, Mrs. Wardell was a daughter of Hugh Stanton Humble and Dorothy Lois (Collins) Humble. She retired from County National Bank in Orange where she was the secretary to Ben Briggs, President of the bank.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Wardell, and her siblings. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Kay Koci; daughter, Donna Koci; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.