Sister Mary Lois Speaks, OSU, 72, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph and resident of Marion County, died May 6, 2017, in her 54th year as an Ursuline Sister. She was a native of Henderson.

Sister Mary Lois greeted everyone with a wide smile, and was always available with a listening heart. From 1997-2017, she served in Marion County, briefly at the Marion County Adjustment Center and then for 14 years at Marion County High School. She retired in 2011, but remained in Marion County offering spiritual direction to those in need. Her faithful friend and best friend since high school, Ursuline Associate Phyllis Troutman of Raywick, often served with her.

Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Speaks of Henderson; three brothers, Don Speaks and William Francis Speaks of Henderson and John Speaks of Owensboro.

Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Visitation in Maple Mount begins at 4 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday at the Motherhouse Chapel, with a wake service following at 6:30 p.m. The funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) Wednesday at the Motherhouse. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.

Gifts in honor of Sister Mary Lois can be made to the Ursuline Sisters, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.