Lois Sublett

Lois McCallister Sublett, 83, of Columbia, Mo., died peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2016, at her home with family at her side. She graduated from Hickman High School and married Tom in 1950. Together they raised their five children and lived in Ardmore, Okla., Rolla, St. Louis and Jefferson City, Mo. and Madison, Connecticut. They returned briefly to the Lake of the Ozarks before retiring permanently to Melbourne Beach, Fla., in the early 1990s. Lois returned to Columbia, Mo., to be closer to family. Lois enjoyed waterskiing and playing the piano. She taught piano and was the pianist for church services. She also was a professional hairdresser and owned her own salon in Jefferson City, Mo.. Lois is survived by her children, Michele Smith, Vicki Sublett and Anthony Sublett, Columbia, Mo.; Gary Sublett, Jefferson City, Mo.; and Valerie Shippers, Madison, Ala.; six grandchildren, Nicole, Samantha, Nick and Kitrell Sublett; Lyndsey Wilson, Chandler Smith; and four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Gracie, and Bodhi Wilson and Hudson Smith; and her sister Ann Brown-Harrah, Naples, Fla. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Sublett, and her parents, Evalyne and Marion (Mac) McCallister. A private celebration of her life will be held by the family in the next few weeks. The family would like to express our appreciation to the staff at TigerPlace and her friends for their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local food bank in her honor. Share stories and condolences with the family online at www.heartlandcremation.com