Carlton & Lola Drewery

Carlton Earl Drewery and Lola Hancock Drewery

Carlton Earl Drewery, 78, of Ivor, VA, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1948, in Isle of Wight, Virginia, to the late Mark and Nellie Drewery.

Lola Hancock Drewery, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Ivor, Virginia, on October 5, 2025, just twelve days after her husband of 51 years. She was born November 5, 1955, in Michigan, to the late Willie Winifred Hancock and Margaret Forsee Hancock.

Their love and life together were a testament to enduring partnership and devotion.

They were predeceased by their parents, and Carlton’s, sister Vivian Fitchett, and his brother Ronald Drewery.

Left to cherish their memory are, children; Travis Drewery (Susan), Michael Drewery and Stacy Cockram (Jimmy); and their beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including granddaughter, Olivia Drewery; nephews Mark Munford (Lisa) and Paul Munford (Diana) and their beloved cat, Wiggles.

A proud graduate of Smithfield High School, Class of 1966, Carlton went on to complete his training at the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, graduating in 1971. He dedicated over four decades of service to Newport News Shipbuilding (later Huntington Ingalls), retiring in 2014 as an Engineering Designer. Over the years, he formed lifelong friendships with many of his colleagues.

Carlton had a true gift for cooking – whether it was a home-cooked meal, baked goods, or his famous barbeque, he found joy in feeding his family and friends. Music was another passion; he loved picking his guitar and spending time with fellow musicians, whether playing or listening.

He was deeply loved by all who knew him, and his quiet strength, warm humor, and generous heart will be missed beyond measure.

Lola had a deep love for crafting, quilting and sewing. Her handmade quilts and blankets were treasured gifts to her family. Her artistic vision was second to none and she often made quilts to be generously donated to local nonprofits in the in the community. She had a passion for antique shopping and never passed up a good estate sale.

A nurturing and caring soul, Lola dedicated her life to her family and found joy in caring for others-whether it was her children, grandchildren or any stray pet that happened upon her porch.

Her warmth, creativity and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service to celebrate their lives will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Little’s Funeral Home located at 1515 South Church St in Smithfield, VA.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in their memory to Isle of Wight Animal Services, 13044 Poorhouse Rd., Windsor, VA 23487 or American Cancer Society, c/o Pam Jordan, 18214 Farmview Lane, Windsor, VA 23487.

Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com