Lois Laryne (Long) Orris, age 88, of Brookville, PA, died peacefully at her home on October 26, 2022, with her daughter, Valerie by her side. She was born on January 26, 1934, to the late Orville and Ruth (Gillen) Long in Richland Twp., PA. She graduated from the Ferndale High School in Ferndale, PA. She received a degree in Child Evangelism from CEF in Warrenton, Missouri. On June 28, 1952, Lois married the love of her life Reverend Harry Orris in Twin Rocks, PA. They spent over fifty-three years together and lived in many different areas before he preceded her in death in 2005.

Lois loved serving God and her church. Lois attended the Brookville Free Methodist Church of the Keystone Conference. She loved to work with children, always taking time to play, and read books with them. She helped care for her grandchildren Curtis, Rhiannon, Jamie, and Shannon from birth to school age, and stayed close with them until her death. Lois continuously kept her hands busy with many activities. She enjoyed playing the piano, knitting, crocheting, and sewing. In her later years, she found joy in reading books and completing many kinds of word search puzzles. She always tended to her beautiful flowers around her home. She made the best peanut butter balls for family and friends to enjoy together. Above all, Lois loved spending time with family and being involved throughout their lives. Her family consider her a wonderful and very patient, Christian mother.

Lois is survived by five children; Paul (Robin) Orris of New Castle, PA, Lorraine Kunkle of Irwin, PA, Stephanie Benton of Brookville, PA, Valerie (Randy) Smith of Brookville, PA, and Jonathan (Christine) Orris of Brookville, PA; twelve grandchildren; Mike (Shannan) Kunkle, Kevin (Ashleigh) Harbison, Tim Kunkle, Jeremiah (Sarah) Orris, Marylou (Sean) Lenhart, Kodel (Gina) Orris, Rhiannon (Will) Greenfield, Curtis Orris, Jamie Smith, Shannon Smith, Emma Orris, and JJ Orris; nine great-grandchildren; Tim, Alexa, Addison, Sarabi, Mikie, Henry, Sam, Natalie, Marin; four siblings; Lil (Ron) Wallace, Mid Monroe, Thomasine Houser, and Ted (Katye) Long; and one sister in law; Jackie Long.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, Lois is preceded in death by two brothers; Wayne Long, and Reverend James Long.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 12 – 2 pm at the Carrier Funeral Home, 2834 Maplevale Rd., Brookville, PA 15825. Services will be held privately by the family. Interment will also take place privately at Lakelawn Memorial Park, Winslow Twp., Jefferson Co., PA. Arrangements are under the care of Carrier Funeral Home. Please visit our website at www.carrierfh.com to find more information or to place online condolences.