Dr. Stanley G. Lott

Dr. Stanley G. Lott

A memorial service for Dr. Stanley G. Lott will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 11:00 o'clock, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 430 Jackson Street, Alexandria. Dr. Chris Thacker and Revs. Susan and Jerry Cauley will officiate. Because of social distancing due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the family will not receive friends before the service. Your presence at the memorial will be considered a sign of your respect and concern.

Stanley George Lott, age 85, of Alexandria LA, was born in Walnut Grove MS, to the late George Taylor and Rozelle Brantley Lott, and died on February 5 at his home, surrounded by family. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Johnnye Jo Foshee, for 64 years.

Stanley was a 1953 graduate of Natchitoches High School, and a 1957 graduate of Louisiana College, where he received a degree in sociology. Forty years later, he was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Louisiana College. Subsequently, he received a bachelor of divinity and Doctor of Theology Degree from New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He later received a doctorate in higher education from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Lott's professional career consisted of thirteen years as Professor of Sociology and Religion at Tift College, a Baptist women's college in Forsyth, Georgia; sixteen years as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Louisiana College; and seven years as president of Chowan College, a Baptist college in North Carolina. When he retired from Chowan College, he was named President Emeritus. An ordained Baptist minister, Dr. Lott held part-time pastorates at several small churches while at the Seminary and conducted numerous weddings for students, family members, and friends.

During his thirty-six years in Baptist higher education, Lott was active in and held positions of leadership in numerous higher education organizations in Georgia, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

A believer in community involvement, Lott served his Cenla community through his work with the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Downtown Lions Club. In North Carolina his focus was on Economic and Historical Development commissions, as well as college-city endeavors. After returning to retire in Central Louisiana, Stanley and his wife, Johnnye, served together as CASA volunteers. His last place of community service was on the Board of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, serving the last year as president.

Stanley and Johnnye were longtime members of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he served on and chaired many committees, was a member and chair of the Board of Deacons, sang in the sanctuary choir, and taught an adult Sunday school class.

Dr. Lott was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, the love and light of his life; 3 beloved children: Philip Stanley Lott (Robin) of Chesapeake, VA; Jo Lynn Chesser (Jimmy) of Alexandria; Brantley Curtis Lott (Ping) of Buford, GA.; Grandchildren: Amber Jo Pearcy (Wayne) of Boston, MA; Ashley Lott of Hampton, GA; Jake Chesser of Baton Rouge; Cameron Lott of Buford, GA; and one great grandchild, Aliyah Mosely, of Hampton, Georgia. Brother: Charles Jerry Lott of Sibley ; Sisters: Rosalie Ewing (Jack-deceased) of Bossier City; and Mary Nell Lott of Natchitoches. Also surviving Dr. Lott are a number of nieces and nephews, and Johnnye Jo's birth family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church building fund, the music ministry, or a charity of your choosing.

In view of the Covid pandemic, we kindly request that attendees wear masks.