Lois Ann Morano

Mrs. Lois Ann Morano, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, October 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Morano was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society. She was thefounder of T.O.P.S. of Ocean Springs over 40 years ago and also a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She has over 3,000 hours of volunteer time with the Navy Relief Organization. Mrs. Morano was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Morano, Sr.; and parents, Charles F. and Noelie Fredrick Simons. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Dahl and Ruth Carnley; four sons, Paul Morano, Ronald Morano, David Morano and John Morano; fifteen grandchildren, thirty eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Visitation is Monday, November 2, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.