Lois Marie Ruffin was born in New Orleans, LA on February 23, 1947 to the union of Louis and Lula Mae Ruffin. She was a lifelong resident and a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School. She also attended both, Southern University of Baton Rouge and Southern University of New Orleans receiving her degree in Education. Lois taught school while employed for the Orleans Parish School Board for many years. She entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in her home at the age of 73 and is survived by her daughters, Ashika Roberts (Lamont) of San Antonio, TX and Riandra Beaco; one sister, Simone Ruffin Kelly (James, Jr.); three grandchildren, Kaila and Kylan Roberts and Aspien Beaco; one nephew, Jordan Hudson; one Godson, Leon Anderson, Jr., as well as a host of other family and friends. A funeral service honoring the life of Lois Marie Ruffin will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Visitation 9 a.m. in the chapel. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.