Lois Hiott Sturcken

Lois Hiott Sturcken, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of James J. Sturcken entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 30, 2019. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

Lois was born January 6, 1936 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Joseph Sleather Hiott and E. Florine Hiott. She was a graduate of Rivers High School. Lois was a lifetime member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church where she loved to volunteer. She enjoyed gardening and reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Lois is survived by her husband of 57 years, James J. Sturcken; daughter, Laura S. Dietrick (Scott L. Dietrick) of Mechanicsville, VA; son, Paul J. Sturcken (Candace W. Sturcken) of Taylors, SC; and four grandchildren: Emily R. Dietrick; Corporal John T. Dietrick, USMC, H. Brooks Sturcken and W. Trace Sturcken. She was predeceased by her brother, J. Sleather Hiott, Jr.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Outreach Center, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.