Lois Marie Mangold Neely, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away on July 10, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born June 24, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Patrick ‘Pat’ James Mangold and Constance ‘Connie’ Eloise Koehler Mangold.
Lois graduated from Medina Valley High School in 1981. From 1981 to 1985, she worked at Southwest Research. In 1985, she began working at the National Shooting Complex Association. She started WYSHOTGUN in 2000. On November 21, 2015, she married Jake Neely in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Survivors include her husband, Jake Neely of Columbus, Kansas; siblings, Mildred (Jay) Bendele of Dunlay, Patrick Mangold of San Antonio, Bonnie Mangold of La Coste, Beth (Butch) Cook of Pearsall, and Rollin (Dawn) Mangold of La Coste; stepchildren, Parker Neely and Amory Neely both of Columbus, Kansas; mother-in-law, Cindy Neely of Columbus, Kansas; brother-in-law, Will (Lacy) Neely of Columbus, Kansas; nephews, Matt Mangold and Walt Mangold; nieces, Lisa Unger and Shay Neely; as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents.
A Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, Texas 78253.
Memorials may be made in Lois’ memory to the Lois Neely Memorial Scholarship, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, Texas 78253.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com