Lola Young
Obituary
Lola Mae Young was born May 8, 1919 in West Plains, MO to Alfred & Nora Ellen (McKenzie) Harty and passed from this life on August 4, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 93.
Lola Mae loved her family and extended that love throughout the community. She worked in the Braden Park Baptist Church nursery for over 25 years and is fondly remembered by children who have grown to adulthood. She was an avid bowler well into her 80's and was secretary for several leagues. She ran the canteen for Red Cross blood donors for many years. She loved to read, do needlework and crossword puzzlesall to sharpen her mind.
Lola Mae is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cletus Young; and her brother, Russell Harden. She is survived by her daughters, Debi Robinson & Mark, Barbara Maxwell, Mary Martin, and Jeanie Brandon & John; her son, Dennis Young; her brother, Alva James "Jim" Harty; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Lola Mae will lie in state Thursday from 10:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home and a funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Braden Park Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in the Bristow City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Lola Mae's memory to either the American Red Cross, 10151 East 11th Street Tulsa, OK 74128 or The Gideons International, 1660 E 71st St # 2H Tulsa, OK 74136.
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Tributes & Memories
This message is from Rita Matts Campbell. Rita is my mother. She read of Lola Mae's death in the Tulsa World Newspaper. Lola Mae was my mother Rita's step sister. Nora was married to L.V. Matts my mother's father and my grandfather. My mother Rita is 88 years old and is one of the twins. My mother is the youngest of 7 and also the only surviving sibling. My mother is in failing health and is unable to attend the services but would like very much to let the family know she has only fond memories of Lola Mae and she is deeply sadened by her passing. As the days come and go you will be comforted by your memories. Cherish all of them and take comfort in your love for Lola Mae. My mother and I wish you comfort and nothing but blessings.
Sandra Campbell Blankenbicker