Mrs. Lois Irene (Cox) Bales, age 83, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by those she loved.

Born on April 9, 1943, in Jefferson, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Robert Cox and Josie Mae (Robinson) Cox.

Lois was a kindhearted soul who was always smiling. She enjoyed life's simple pleasures, including fishing, listening to classic country and rock-and-roll music-especially Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty-and spending time with her family. Above all, Lois treasured every opportunity to love on those closest to her. She had previously attended Blue Stone Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Bales; daughter, Barbara Kay Moon; son, Buck Bales; granddaughter, Tina Moon; brother, Larry Cox; and brother-in-law, Eddie Moon. Great Grandchild Zayne Dyer.

She is survived by her daughter, Doris "Penny" Duncan; sons, Wayne Bales (Barbara) and Terry Bales; sister, Shirley Moon; brothers, David Cox (Lynn) and Bennie Cox (Ann); and sister-in-law, Cindy Cox. Step Daughter Pam Sumner.

Lois is also survived by her grandchildren: Sanda (Jon), Elaine, Rusty (Jessica), Nicky,Michael, Misty, Steven (Jennifer), Daniel (Cindy), and Jodi.

Her great-grandchildren include Alex, Jacob, Kayona (Chevy), Reginald, Katelynn, Danny, Alaina, Casey, Issac, Karter, Karson, Tyler, Makayla, Jon, Madison, Brayden, Danielle, Madison (Lawson), Jessalyn, Faith, Coheed, Skylar, Caleb and Brantley. Her great-great-grandchildren include Camryn, Natalee, Riley, Silas, Alice, Jaxson, Kingston, Phoebe, and Hudson. She also leaves behind a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. A funeral service celebrating Lois's life will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel, with Pastor David Cox officiating.

Following the service, Lois will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Blue Stone Baptist Church Cemetery.

Following all services, family and friends will gather at the Bible Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 211 Cleghorn Road, Colbert, Georgia 30628. At all other times, the family will be gathered at Lois's home, located at 5737 Jot Em Down Road, Danielsville, Georgia 30633.

Services have been entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.