Lola Patterson

Lola Patterson
A funeral service is scheduled for 11am., Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at South Main Church of Christ for Lola Patterson 91, who passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Minister Robert Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Sumner, NM.
Lola Eva Lobley was born in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico on Sept. 19, 1919 to John and Eva Lobley. She was the fourth of nine children, all born in the family home, to these hard working pioneer settlers of the Territory of New Mexico. Here, in this small community, where the family farm and orchard were located, she met her lifelong mate, James William J.W. Patterson Jr. They were married in 1937 and eventually raised five children of their own. Her husband was a licensed pharmacist, which brought them to Roswell, where they remained for the rest of their lives. They created a wonderful loving home for their children and Lola worked tirelessly for her family. Lola was also an artist who loved painting with oils and seamstress who created anything from hats to evening gowns and other garments.
In 1978 she lost her youngest son, William David Billy Patterson, in an unfortunate accident. Later, in 1985, she lost her loving husband and soul mate. In 2003, her firstborn, Sherry Ann Knight, lost a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lola rarely left the side of her dying daughter, staying with her until the end.
Surviving, are her three remaining children, Anita Nelson of Sequin, Texas, James E. Patterson and his wife Terry, Trish LeMay and her husband Rodney, all of Roswell, her six grandchildren, Kevin Knight, Jon Knight, Todd Knight, Mary Louise Luensmann, Jon Nelson Jr. and John LeMay, as well as ten great grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren.
Lola was first preceded in death by her father J.E. Lobley, then her brother Howard Lobley of Roswell. Later, her mother, Eva Lobley, who lived to by 100 years of age, passed away, followed by her sister Vi Clark of Roswell and then recently, another brother, Harold Lobley of Wichita Falls, Texas. Her Surviving siblings are Grady Lobley, Midland, Texas, Stanley Lobley, Wichita Falls, Texas, Jean Puckett, Moriarty, New Mexcio, Jerry Lobley, Texline, Texas and Larry Lobley, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Lola was a steadfast member of the South Main Church of Christ for over 50 years. She rarely missed a service until she started having health issues. Her Church family and friends have already expressed many, many, beautiful thoughts and prayers. She will be greatly missed by all who ever knew her. Her smile would light up a room and her wit and humor would keep everyone laughing. Throughout all the trials of her life, she remained a very positive person.
The family would like to express a special thanks to her neighbors Jerry and Jo Janow and to Randy and Aaron McGuire for taking special care of her over the years.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Knight, Jon Knight, Todd Knight, Jon Nelson and John LeMay.
The family request that donations be made in memory of Lola to New Mexico Christian Childrens Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

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