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Lola HORTON Obituary
She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Elias Hall; her mother, Alice Bledsoe Kidd; and her stepfather, Charlie Spencer Kidd.
Born in North Carolina, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident and was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School. She completed her college education, Magna Cum Laude, and was listed in Who's Who in American College Students. She was very proud of her Cherokee heritage. Lola spent over 30 years in banking, and was former owner of A Special Touch Florist and Gifts in Gloucester, her hobbies included floral design, fishing, and hunting for arrow heads and other Indian artifacts. She also enjoyed good conversation, a sharp sense of humor and a good glass of wine.
She leaves behind a brother, Steven A. Hall and his wife, Judy; a daughter, Sharlene Sweatt; a son, Richard Trybala II; two granddaughters, Shelby Amanda Jones and Melissa Renee Miller; one grandson, Richard Trybala III; and two great-grandchildren, Eleck Lucas Baker and Kaidence Nikole Presley.
Memorial services will be private.
In Lieu of flowers, the family request that expressions of sympathy be made to American Indian Education Foundation, P.O. Box 27491, Albuquerque, NM 87125
Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lola HORTON
September 17, 2010
Lola was a Jr High and High School "buddie" (Class of 1962)and was such fun to be around. Although we lost contact over the years, I'm sure she kept her great sense of humor and left you with great memories to cherish. Sincere sympathy for your loss of such a special lady. Sandra Rakes Midkiff, HHS Class of '62
Lesley Greer
September 14, 2010
Lola was my boss when I worked at Tidemark Bank. She was a great person inside and out. She made my bridal bouquet for my wedding. May god bless you all during this time of sorrow.
Phil Watkins
September 13, 2010
Lola was my friend from TNCC days. She was so popular. Everyone loved her! I admired her determination to succeed and raise her children.I remember how hard she worked, went to school while being a single Mother at 7-11. She never complained and encouraged others. I have always thought about her through the years. She made the pennisula a better place being here.
shelby aka mandie
September 12, 2010
miss you grandma...
darlene jackson
September 12, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darlene Jackson
September 12, 2010
To the Family,
Lola was my boss @ TideMark Bank. She was a great boss and friend. She was passionate, loyal and loving. To me "Strong" wasn't the right word for her, she was fierce and determined, Her family was everything to her and she loved you with her whole being, She would come to work and tell the funniest stories about Shelby and Melissa. She laughed so hard that she would cry. When I think of BOLD women who are comfortable in their own skin, I think of Lola. I am blessed to have known her. RIP Lola.
Grandma. again ,so pretty....
shelby jones
September 12, 2010
Grandma, sometime in the 70's...... what a gorgeous woman, and lookit the legs.... *fain t*
Shelby Jones
September 12, 2010
Shelby Jones
September 12, 2010
Grandma was stubborn. She was opinionated. She was critical of everything. She expected you to try your hardiest, think of every option, and work for what she knew you were capable of. And she was all of this BECAUSE SHE LOVED YOU. She took care of me throughout highschool, and i never realized it until later in life that she did all of the things above bc she loved me and saw the potential i had, and KNEW how hard life ahead was going to be without a backbone and perseverance. She taught me that nothing comes easy, things are rarely fair, but you have to just keep on going and do you're best or you'd never survive. I love her for all the laughs, all the arguments, all the good times between us AND all the bad; bc without her i wouldn't be the strong willed person i am today. And i'm so glad i made it clear to her i recognized and appreciated it before it was too late.... Sh eworked hard her entire life for every single thing she had and was; She's my inspiration to keep going, now with her and Granny gone. She's the reason I WILL make it, bc of her i have everything i'll need to do so.....I'd like to give a warm thank you to those of her friends who stood by her side, and helped her, and possibly grew from her as much as she did them... 'love you grandma...
Anne Stora Rockey
September 12, 2010
To the Family:
Lola was a high school friend of mine many years ago when we both lived in the Wythe area of Hampton. I'm just so sorry that we did not keep in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time
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