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Lola Hightower Obituary
Lola Manning Hightower, 60, of Monticello's Wacissa Community slipped into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2015. Services celebrating her life will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethpage Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Bethpage Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO (850-997-5553). A lifelong Wacissa resident, Lola was a devoted member of Bethpage, where she diligently served as Financial Secretary; member of Choir # 2, Heart-to-Heart Ministry and Youth Adviser for the Praise Team. A 1973 graduate of Jefferson County High School, she was a Grants Administrator for the Jefferson County Extension Office. Lola's love and memory will be cherished forever by her loving husband, Thomas Hightower; son, Carlos (Sabrina) Hightower; daughter, Carlissa Hightower; brothers, Reverend Moderator Issac (Minister Constance) Manning, Jr., Wilbur (Regina) Manning, Horace Mannng and Dwayne Manning; sisters, Dr. Pam (Dr. Pink, Jr.) Hightower, Willie Mae Manning, Patricia Manning (Cornelius) Jackson and Lisa (Bishop Alvin) Stewart; mother-in-law, Mrs. Gussie Hightower; five grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Issac Sr. and Betty Jane Parker Manning.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lola Hightower
Sara Griffin
November 14, 2015
Deepest sympathy. God grant you serenity.
Pamela Nixon
November 14, 2015
To The Hightower and Manning Family: May God continue to strenghthen your hearts and lift you up during your time of grief. Lola will forever be engraved in your hearts. Continue seeking God for comfort and I will continue to pray for the family.
Giesele Towels
November 14, 2015
What a lovely spirit and precious woman of God. Lola will be greatly missed. Sending prayers of comfort for her family may our Lord Jesus Christ give you strength and peace during this time.
Dr. Kim Ardley
November 13, 2015
To the Manning Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Continue to lean and depend of the Lord for He will strengthen you.
"I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living."
~ Psalm 27:13
November 13, 2015
Sending prayers of comfort to the Hightower family. Stay strong Carlissa and depend on God's comforting peace. My prayers are with you and your entire family.
With Love,
Racquel Harrell
Delores Miller Mitchell
November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Charles and Shirley Gilley
November 13, 2015
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of bereavement. God will sustain you and give you peace.
Shanise Ford
November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Manning and Hightower family. Carlissa, continue to be the strong woman you are. Mrs. Lola is present with the Lord now, may you forever remember her teachings and carry on her legacy.
Frances Youman-Willis
November 13, 2015
Wow, I can't believe that you're gone. Lola, I thank you for always showing love and compassion toward me.I'm reminded of a quote from Maya Angelou which states"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I will never forget Lola... SIP...
Debbie Robinson
November 13, 2015
What a sweet women she was. She will be missed. We love you so much dear. Donnell & Debbie & Montrell.
Mike And Karen Jackson
November 13, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Akaiba "Keba" S. Cummings
November 13, 2015
To Carlissa and The Manning and Hightower Families,
I pray that God gives you strength and comfort during this time. Mrs. Lola was a beautiful woman with a sweet spirit. I am praying for you all at this time.
Maria Jackson
November 12, 2015
Trish and family, we are sorry for the loss of your sister. We are praying for the family. May God comfort you all during this time. God Bless! Wilbert & Maria Jackson
Carrie Norton
November 12, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Beverly Christie-Melton & Family
November 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Irria Parris
November 12, 2015
So sorry for the family loss. Just know that God knows best.
Deborah Hicks
November 12, 2015
Sending our love and sympathy to the Hightower family from Deborah Hicks & the Hagan family
November 12, 2015
May God give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Andrea Burney
Doris Conner- Andrews
November 12, 2015
To the Manning & Hightower Families, You are in our Thoughts & Prayers. Lola will forever be a part of my life even though she has gone to be with the lord I will always remember her contagious smile and her soft spoken voice and the many conversations some funny and some serious that we had. May God Strengthen you all as your days ahead goes on without her in the flesh, but in the Spirit she will always be with each of you.
GLADYS PLEAS
November 12, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anissa, Odis & Amayia
November 12, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
State of Florida DEO
November 12, 2015
Ms. Hightower, you will be truly missed as an awesome pillow of the Community. we will miss your calls, laughter within our Small Cities CDBG programs.
Debi Johnson, Adrian Burgees
Your e-CDBG Family
Anthony Tribue
November 12, 2015
May GOD give you strength in time of sorrow!
Caffie Brockman
November 12, 2015
Our heart go out to the Hightower and manning family may god keep you in his loving arms william and cathy brockman an family
Juanita Minton Crumity
November 12, 2015
To the Hightower Family,
Words cannot express how I feel for you all. My prayers are with you. May God continue to bless each of you.
Doretha Manning
November 12, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
SIMON RANDOLPH
November 12, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Willie Veta Bivens
November 12, 2015
To the Manning & Hightower Families:
My heart goes out to you during this time of your sorrow. I love you and I am praying for comfort to your hearts. Keep leaning on His everlasting arms and He won't let you fall.
Caringly submitted by Mae and Mur.
Kasha Larry
November 12, 2015
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