Lois M. Innis, 84, of Grinnell, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021, at the Taylor House in Des Moines. Lois was born on August 11, 1936, in Grinnell, the daughter of Alfred and Cecil Mitchell Locker. She was raised in Grinnell and attended Grinnell Schools. She was united in marriage to Clarence R. "Clancy" Innis in Grinnell, where the couple made their home and raised their children. Lois devoted her early married years to raising their children and caring for their home. Lois also worked outside the home, first at Stadiums Unlimited in Grinnell and then later at Grinnell College until she retired. Lois is survived by three children, Debra Innis VanRheenen of Pleasant Hill, Scott (Tami) Innis of Altoona, and Diane "Dee" Larson of Newton; one step-daughter, Melody Montgomery of Grinnell; five siblings, Joan Jones of Newton, Phylis Dean of Grinnell, Robert (Sandra) Locker of Fridley, Minnesota, Ray (Karen) Vaughn of Ave Marie, Florida, Jackie (Phil) Butcher of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Connie Locker of Grinnell; five grandchildren, and several very special "grandchildren" that she loved like her own. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence in 1998; a daughter, Connie Denise, in infancy; and one brother, Ed Locker in 2013. Lois was a kind, loving, and giving woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. She lived most of her adult life and until her final months in the home "Clancy" built. She took great pride in her home, yard, birds, and flowers. It was her sanctuary. She was extremely creative, enjoyed building bird houses and was an excellent seamstress. She spent much of her time sewing hundreds of masks for people during this pandemic. Lois enjoyed many pets over the years, including those of family and friends. She is survived by her deeply loved Teacup Poodle, Winston. Lois' greatest love was her family and dear friends. She devoted much of her life to her children and grandchildren, who brought her great joy. A Private family service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Smith Funeral Home. Friends may watch a live-stream of the service starting at 1:50pm Tuesday, February 2, 2021 on the Facebook page of the Smith Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to the family and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.