Lola Mae Hart

Lola Mae Hart obituary, Watsonville, CA

Lola Mae Hart

Lola Hart Obituary

Visit the Ave Maria Memorial Chapel website to view the full obituary.

On March 31, 2024, Lola Mae (Rackley) Hart, peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 93.

Lola was born on May 22, 1930, to her parents Leroy and Edith Rackley.

In 1948 Lola graduated from Watsonville High School, she was a devoted member of Twins Lakes Church, and she loved playing tennis which she played up until her mid 80’s. She was a resident of Watsonville, CA.

Lola is survived by her children Pam (Greg) Gibson, Randy (Carol) Hart, Vern (Katie) Hart, Karen (Jon) Swedberg, and her brother Bob Rackley, as well as her 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Lola is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, David W. Hart, and her siblings Bonita Switzer, Loretta Hall, Fran Burnham, Betty Frank, and Clara Peters.

Donations in her memory can be made to Twin Lakes Church missions or to Acts 2 change Ministries (South Africa).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Ave Maria Memorial Chapel

609 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

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