Lois Roena Acheson

Lois Acheson, age 83, of State College Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 27, 2026. 

She was a graduate of Penn State University where she was a member of the honor society. Lois was a shop owner in the historic district on Jekyll Island, Georgia where she also was the president of the Jekyll Island Business Association. Lois was a member of the Newcomers of the Roanoke Valley and the Roanoke Ski and Adventure Club. She was also an avid Quilter. She is survived by her loving Husband of 41 years Donald B. Hanley II, a sister and brother-in-law Patricia and Norman Robert Sunday, brother-in-law George Carson Ward, Nephews; Rob, David and Derik Sunday, Tim and Michael Ward. 

A Celebration of her Life service will be held at The Church of The Holy Spirit 611 Merriman Road Roanoke, Virginia 24018 on Tuesday November 10, 2026, at 3 pm.  A reception will follow at the Church.

 In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons research at p o box 6003 Albert Lea Minnesota 56077. 

Arrangements are by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory in Roanoke.