Lois Elizabeth Baldwin Angel

Lois Elizabeth Baldwin Angel, of Asheville, passed away on October 23, 2026, in Asheville. She was born on December 28, 1934, in the Sandy Mush Community of Buncombe County.

Lois lived a life marked by devotion to her work, her family, and her unwavering faith in God. She began her career as a clerk at Malvern Hills Drug Store and went on to work at S&H Kress, Mills Manufacturing in Weaverville, Gold Blooms, Mars, and later returned to Mills Manufacturing for a second time. She also worked at Asheville Electrical Supply, St. Joseph Hospital, and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. She concluded her career as an administrative secretary at the Buncombe County Juvenile Detention Center, where she faithfully served until her retirement.

Above all, Lois treasured her family and the faith that guided her throughout her life. She often spoke with pride of having raised “two of the sweetest boys on earth,” lovingly saying she had done so “on a wing and lots of prayers.” Her own life was deeply rooted in the Christian values instilled in her by her parents. She said she was "raised on her mom and dad’s prayers, Bible reading, faith, and church, always church.” Those precious foundations remained close to her heart throughout her life and became a lasting legacy of love and faith that she passed on to her family. Lois was a faithful member of Sunrise Baptist Church for many years.

A beloved wife and mother, Lois shared her life with her husband, Weldon Angel, whom she married on February 14, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Lyda "GL" Baldwin and Florence Sarah Duckett Baldwin; and by her siblings: Paul Baldwin, Burnett Baldwin, Mary Boyd, and Belton Baldwin.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: her sons, Mike Angel and Greg K. Angel and wife Melissa; her grandchildren, Kate Angel Cox and Matthew Reagan Angel; her great-grandchildren, Jordan Cox and Lilly Morrow; her sister-in-law, Retha Angel; and many nieces and nephews. Their lives stand as part of the lasting legacy she leaves behind, and her memory will remain close to their hearts.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, 901 Aiken Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28804, with Pastor Allen Rash officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois's memory to Trinity Baptist Church, Trinity Building Fund, 216 Shelburne Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.

Lois will be remembered with love and gratitude by all who knew her.

Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve Lois' family.