Lois Irene VanBuren, 89, Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She entered this life on April 17, 1924 in Lamar, Missouri, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Lennfoot ) Jones. Lois was united in marriage to Floyd VanBuren; he preceded her in death on October 15, 2007. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and took great pride in taking care of her family especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one daughter; Marlyn Cameron, son-in law; Gary Boswell; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Renee VanBuren. Lois is survived by her children; Donna Boswell of Sarcoxie, Missouri and Howard VanBuren and wife Nada of Joplin, Missouri; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren as well as a host of other family and friends. Those honoring her life as pallbearers will be Cliff VanBuren, Clint VanBuren, Sean Boswell, Tommy Jones, Richard Jones and Eddie Jones. Graveside services for Mrs. VanBuren will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Sarcoxie Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri with Pastor Tom Armstrong officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.