Lois W., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lois W.

American activist

Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1891

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 05-Oct-1988

Profession: activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Lois W.

  • Lois Wilson (née Burnham; March 4, 1891 – October 5, 1988), also known as Lois W., was the co-founder of Al-Anon, a support group for the friends and family of alcoholics.
  • She was the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) co-founder Bill W.
  • They both were following their respective groups' tradition of anonymity until The New York Times revealed their full names upon Bill's death in 1971.
  • However, she continued to be known as Lois W.
  • within Al-Anon until her death.

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