She was born July 18, 1929 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret Pebler Younginger.

Lois was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Scott Rutherford, and her son Donnie Rutherford.

Surviving are her husband of 18 years Robert E. Hammond; daughters Debbie Smith and her husband Kirk of Paso Robles, CA. and Susan Shurko of Phoenix, AZ.; son Norman Rutherford of San Diego, CA.; stepsons Randy Hammond and his wife Linda of Wheeling, David Michael Hammond and his wife Pamela of High Point, NC.; Jeffrey Allen Hammond and his wife Lori of Morgantown, WV.; stepdaughter Dr. Mary Hammond and her husband Jim Brinsky of Wheeling; sister Dorothy Hunter of Wheeling; 3 grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 5 step great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-277-2722). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church with Monsignor William D. Bonczewski as celebrant.

Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.