Lola Ferguson

Lola Mae Ferguson, 72, of Mexia passed away August 4, 2012 at her home in Tehuacana Valley. Funeral services will be 10AM, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Tehuacana United Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the LaSalle Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Lola was born February 21, 1940 in Personville, Texas to Arthur Everett and Lola Inez McClaran Ferguson. She was a graduate of Fair Oaks High School and remained in Limestone County her entire life. She retired after spending more than 45 years as a nurse and nursing home administrator. Lola became a caretaker and nurturer at the young age of 13. After her mother was burned, she took care of her younger siblings and continued caring for others throughout her life. Lola loved spending time with her family and friends; she cherished her family. She also, enjoyed reading and playing card games and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a member of Tehuacana United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Hick Ferguson, Buddy Ferguson, Jim Ferguson, Phil Ray Ferguson and Pat Buyher. Lola is survived by her high school sweetheart, Coley McPherson; children, Liz Vest and husband, Jeff, David Bates and wife, Dorothy and Sheila Bates; stepchildren, J.D. and Tressie McPherson; grandchildren, Larry Bates, Jeffrey Vest and wife, Hayley, Cadelyn Bates; step-grandchildren, Devon and Andrew McPherson and Katie Golden; great-grandchildren, Grant and Ava Vest and Krece Bates; sister, Chelsia Taylor; brother, Cleve Ferguson; sisters by marriage, Beverly Ferguson, Aggie Ferguson and Joan Ferguson; and numerous nieces and nephews. All the Ferguson nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation Details

Monday, August 6th, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home

Service Information

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 10:00am, Tehuacana Methodist Church