Lois W.
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For other people named Lois Wilson, see Lois Wilson (disambiguation).
Lois Wilson (née Burnham; March 4, 1891 – October 5, 1988), also known as Lois W., was the co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups, a 12-Step fellowship for the friends and family of alcoholics.[1][2] She was the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) co-founder Bill W. They both followed their respective groups' tradition of anonymity until The New York Times revealed their full names upon Bill's death in 1971.[3] However, she continued to be known as Lois W. within Al-Anon until her death.
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Born | Lois Burnham (1891-03-04)March 4, 1891 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 5, 1988(1988-10-05) (aged 97) Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | East Dorset Cemetery, East Dorset, Vermont 43.216638°N 73.015148°W / 43.216638; -73.015148 |
Spouse | Bill W. |
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