Lois Williamson Kearns

Lois Williamson Kearns, 86, of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 23, 2024, at Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Lois was born to Earl Ray and Maudie Owens Williamson in Steeds, NC on October 3, 1938, and graduated from Westmoore High School. After growing up in Moore County, Lois lived in Greensboro, NC, and Tulsa, OK, and finally settled in Asheboro, NC for most of her life. Lois married Wallace Reid Kearns on October 12, 1973, and enjoyed almost 50 years of marriage. She spent her time raising her children and supporting her and Reid’s partnership in the local Hampton Inn in the 1990’s. 

She enjoyed many outdoor activities, such as yardwork and gardening; she was a wonder in the kitchen making many southern dishes; and she was a lifelong collector of Seagrove pottery accumulating many gorgeous pieces throughout her life. Lois loved giving back her time and volunteering with the Randolph Arts Guild, serving on the board of Randolph Community College, and volunteering with the Hospice of Randolph. She was also a member of the Gamma Phi Sorority, which provided her many hours of enjoyment and fellowship. Lois, along with her husband Reid, were lucky enough to move from Asheboro to Atlanta, GA in 2021 to be close to their adult children.

Lois was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, and First United Methodist Church, Asheboro, and was very active volunteering in both churches as well as singing in the choir. She had most recently become a member at Peachtree Road United Methodist in Atlanta. 

Lois is survived by her daughter Lynn Polanco of Atlanta, GA, son Rodney (wife Beth) Kearns of Atlanta, GA, and brother Tracy Williamson (wife Julia) of Asheboro, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Reid Kearns, her parents, her brother Harold Williamson, and her grandson Lance Hinshaw.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2pm at First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville Steet in Asheboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to:

First United Methodist Church, Asheboro

224 N. Fayetteville Street

Asheboro, NC 27203

www.fumcasheboro.org

or

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association

www.4hcm.org