Lois J. Hemming was born on February 13, 1919 in Union Township, Muskingum County. A daughter of George W. and Margaret Stewart Hardesty. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Hemming, in 1970, her son, James S. Hemming, two brothers, Fred and Stewart Hardesty, and nephews, John and George Hardesty. She is survived by her son, Bill Hemming of Carrollton, Texas; her daughter-in-law, Teresa Hemming; and a grandson, Mathew (Traci) Hemming; and three great grandchildren, Ben, Will, and Lilly. Lois was a graduate of Muskingum College. She then taught elementary school in Carrollton for 32 years. Lois was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she served as a teacher and superintendent of Sunday School and an elder of the church. Lois belonged to the Carroll County Genealogical and Historical Society, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, and Carroll County Retired Teachers Association. Through her work in the genealogical society she also researched her background and was a member of the First Families of Ohio that settled prior to the 1820s. Lois was raised on a farm in rural Muskingum County. She was an avid Christian, as was her aunt Etta who was a missionary to China and lived on the farm when in the USA. She lived her life according to the ten commandments and was adamant that "truth" was the key to a successful life, all people were created equal, and allow Christ into your heart. Her wisdom should never be neglected.