Lois Herman Abele, 89, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Rear Admiral Robert Burke Abele, retired, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 15, 2025. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St. Sullivan's Island, at 11:00 am. Interment will be private at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.

Lois was born on March 1, 1936, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, daughter of the late Edward Stanley Herman and the late Gertrude Niemczewski Herman. As the wife of a career naval officer, Lois diligently made a home for her family in each of 18 moves. As a longtime member of Stella Maris Catholic Church, Lois gave her time to St. Vincent de Paul Society, the beautification committee (Weed, Feed, and Seed), and stamp collecting for charities. She will be remembered for the way she loved her family and supported her friends.

Lois is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert Burke Abele of Mount Pleasant, SC; daughter, Kelly Abele Rose (Edward) of Daniel Island, SC and two grandchildren, Erin Marie Rose and Carter Burke Rose of Charleston, SC. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Abele.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Stella Maris Catholic Church, PO Box 280, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.

Arrangements are by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. A memorial message may be sent to the family on our website at www.jhenry stuhr.com.