Lois J Brittell

Lois Jean Brittell 90 years of Omaha, NE died Monday, February 14, 2022 in her home, Papillion Manor, Papillion, NE. Lois was born February 17, 1931 in Clearwater, NE, the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Hughes) Luben. Lois was a storyteller, having more stories than an Aesop’s Fables could muster. She loved to talk about her and Dewey’s cowboy/cowgirl adventures and all the trail rides and horse shows he participated in. Lois loved flower gardening around her home. Lois graduated high school and attended Wayne State College, where she practiced the art of archery and received her “Normal Teaching Certificate” in 1951, followed by teaching grade school children in a 1-room rural school near her home town. Lois loved children and had a heart the size of Texas for reading and teaching. While teaching, she met the cowboy that roped her heart for the balance of her life. Lois and Dewey Brittell were married October 29, 1954, only to part when the Lord took Dewey home to be with Him on April 29, 2014. During their life together they had one son, Larry James Brittell. After marrying Dewey and moving to Omaha, they joined Harvey Oaks Baptist Church. Lois was an active member, attending, teaching Sunday School and attending many Bible Studies until the time came where she was not able to attend due to health issues. Lois began working at the Western Electric aka AT&T, where she worked in the “High Bay” area for approximately 30 years prior to her retirement around 1994. That’s when she and Dewey were finally able to enjoy country music festivals and weekends at the Red Barn with friends. Lois was always busy volunteering wherever someone would give her a kettle and bell, like the Pioneers Organization did at Christmas for the Salvation Army. Lois also was a Supervisor for the Election Board at the voting booths and helped (wo)man the American Red Cross blood drives. Additionally, Lois would go to the grade schools in Omaha as well as the Douglas County jail and do her best making children and adults alike laugh, while teaching them the harmful nature of nicotine and smoking. As a resident in Papillion Manor, Lois loved to play BINGO, accumulating little gifts and enough “play” money to buy a “play” house it seemed! Everyone loved Lois for her smile, her crazy stories and her jokes. She was known by many and loved by all who knew her. Survivors include: son - Larry (Peggy) Brittell; grandsons – Larry (Shadawn) Brittell; Charlie Brittell; Tommy Brittell; great-grandchildren – Larry, Etta, Lexi, Colin Holsti; Jaiden Swoboda-Ford; Keyla, Keyden, Keysha, Keylend Brittell; many other great-grands, nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dewey. Funeral Service will be held at Braman Mortuary, 6505 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE, on Thursday February 17, 2022, 10:30 a.m., with visitation preceding at 9:30 a.m. Lois will be cremated, with inurnment at a date yet to be determined at the Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Converge Church, Omaha, NE – formerly Harvey Oaks Baptist Church or HETRA – Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy. Braman Mortuary - Southwest Chapel 6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-895-3400