Lois Esham Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Lois Esham of Vanceburg, Kentucky is shared. Lois, born on October 13, 1942, passed away on September 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Lois will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Lois by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Lois is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Lois’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles Thomas "Tom" Esham of Vanceburg; her parents, Floyd Lewis and Geneva Lewis of Vanceburg; her daughter Claire Esham of Vanceburg; and her aunt Naomi Breeze of Hillsboro, Ohio..
She is survived by: her son Bryan Todd Esham (Cindy) of Rochester, NY; and her grandson Thomas Broughton of Vanceburg, KY..
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Gaydos Funeral Home (159 2nd St, Vanceburg, KY 41179). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
It was for her 38 years of devotion to the Commonwealth, and her contributions to education that in 2012 she was commissioned an Honorable Kentucky Colonel by Governor Steven L. Beshear.
