Lola Wilkerson Jones

Lola Wilkerson Jones



The world lost an amazing woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend on January 28, 2024, with the passing of Lola Wilkerson Jones.

Lola was born on June 13,1946, in Hoke County, North Carolina, to parents James and Ruth Wilkerson. She attended Raeford public schools and graduated high school in 1964. She maintained a perfect attendance record throughout her school years.

On June 13, 1981, Lola married the love of her life, Chuck Jones. In 1992, they moved to California. During this time, they visited Mexico, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Canada, and many other places, playing numerous rounds of golf along the way. Lola enjoyed traveling and playing golf. In 2000, Lola found her calling, as she was hired to eventually manage 714 senior apartments (in Norwalk and Anaheim), managing both complexes until her retirement in 2013. She had a special talent for knowing the names of almost every resident.

Lola loved God, her family, and friends. She also loved her dogs, Jingles, Chino, and Dusty. Lola is remembered for her generous nature and loving personality. She was a fabulous cook and loved sharing her delicious recipes. She was a gifted singer and in 2007, she recorded a CD of her favorite songs (a birthday gift to Chuck) and shared copies with family and friends.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tommy Wilkerson. Lola is survived by her husband and sons, Trent Matthews, Chance Matthews (Jessica) and Chris Matthews, her grandchildren, Ashton (Trent), Chance, Jr., Morgan, Gage, Skye (Chance), Elvis and Lilly (Chris), her sisters, Ruby Perkins (Skip) and Edna Morgan (John), sister-in-law, Ginger Wilkerson, her aunt, Shirley Potts (Al), and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service honoring Lola will be held on June 22, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Raeford, NC, with committal to follow where her remains will be placed with her father, mother, and brother Tommy.