Elva Lois Chancellor Winfrey, 96, passed away on February 25, 2019.  She was born on January 21, 1923 in Fairfield, Texas to the late John and Mary Chancellor.  She was born 15 minutes after her twin, Eva Joyce and since then they have been inseparable even residing in the same nursing home.

She married her beloved husband, Lewis Paul Winfrey (Pete) in 1944 in Houston.  They moved to Bay City in 1952, after he served in the Air Force during WWII.  They became faithful members of St. Paul's Methodist Church.

She is also preceded in death by her son, Johnnie Paul Winfrey who was Matagorda County's first causality in the Vietnam War.  Although she suffered the ultimate sacrifice of her only child, it gave her honor of being a Gold Star mother, a title she cherished dearly.

Lois was a well-known seamstress for the public for 57 years including the Rice Festival Queens contestants.  She was also a lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary serving as a trustee and chaplain. Her favorite hobby was fishing and crabbing with her twin sister well into their late 80's.

She is survived by her twin sister Eva Joyce Chancellor Henry.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Brenda Thornton (Mark), Sandra Larsen (Steve) and special great niece Brittany Cervantes (Mike). The family would like to extend their love and appreciation for all the employees at Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center and IPH Hospice.  And a very special thank you to Dr. Barbara Hayes.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, March 2 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Sunday March 3, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mark Thornton, Steve Larsen, Paul Langham IV, Mike Cervantes, Michael Cervantes, Buddy Ogletree, and James Thornton.