Lois Yvonne Ager-Baxter

Lois Yvonne Ager-Baxter, age 91, of Xenia, Ohio passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Roberta Ager, of Gadsden, Alabama.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben G. Baxter; as well as her sisters Barbara (James) Emery, Helen (Arthur) Knowles and Hattye (Lonnie) Peters. She is survived by her four children Reginald T (Teela) Baxter, Eric G. Baxter, Gena M. Baxter and Lori D. Baxter; grandchildren Korey L. (Rileigh) Stills and Kelli L. Baxter; siblings Robert Lee Ager Jr., Vida Louise "Pat" Ager and Dorothy (Earling) Ager-Rosser as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Lois graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1951, in Gadsden, Alabama. She received her degree from Alabama A&M University, in Normal, Alabama, in 1956. Extended post graduation education at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, University of Dayton, Ashland University, McGregor School/Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Master’s Degree from Wright State University in 1987.

Upon graduation from college Lois taught for 2 years in the Gadsden, Alabama school system. During that time, she was a member of a teacher’s ensemble under the direction of Principal L.V. Johnson. After moving to Xenia, Ohio she worked as an elementary school teacher in the Xenia School System and retired after 38 years of service.

Lois is a member of Zion Baptist Church, Pastor Gary G. Chapman. She was a member of the Zion Senior Choir, Merry Echos Singers, under the direction of the late Mary Echo Thornton. She was affiliated with the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, the National Council of the Negro Women’s Club, Alabama AMU Choir, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Delta Pi Education Organization, Greene County Retired Teachers Organization (Life Member) and Ambassadors for Christ Interfaith Vesper Services from 2020 - 2025.

Lois lived her life to the fullest! She was always very active and never missed a beat. Her kindness left a mark on every heart she touched. She was a joy to be around and those who knew her were truly blessed. She always had a smile that brightened up a room.

Lois will be missed but not forgotten as we will always remember her love for others, her joyous laugh and her beautiful singing voice. She has passed on to her eternal rest in Jesus, but the memories of her life on this Earth remain with us.

Though our hearts ache, we are at peace knowing that she is at peace. We love you and we miss you, Lois, also lovingly known as Gramm.

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