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Lola was born on November 6, 1932, to the late Eddie B. Roberts and the late Annie Lou Roberts in Dawson, GA. She was the second born of een children and was preceded in death by eight of her siblings, Doris (Willie Lee), Eddie (Margaret), Floyd (Alice Roberts Smith), Raymond (Annie Lois), Rubye, Leonard, Glory, and Elma; two grandchildren, Wallace Virgin and Willie Wells III; and one great-grandchild, Eric Latane.
Lola spent her younger years in Dawson, GA, where she attended school in Terrell County, GA. She later moved to Orlando, FL, and eventually to Opa-locka, FL, with her seven children and made it their home.
Lola faithfully and passionately served on several boards as a member of Greater New Bethel Baptist Church and ensured that her children were actively involved as well. In 1985, she became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Lola was a resolute employee at Barfield Instrument Corp. and later Sheye’s of Miami Learning Center until she retired in 2018.
Lola’s first marriage was to the late Lawrence Virgin, and she later married Mr. Jimmy Lewis, who also preceded her in death.
Today, as we remember Lola, or “Mae” as she was a ectionately called, we remember a legacy of love. We remember a very strong, caring, and independent woman, who loved to travel, cook, and spend quality time with her family and friends.
On March 8, 2023, Lola Mae Roberts Virgin was called home to be with the Lord. Her precious memories will forever be cherished by her children, Juanita Walker, JoeAnn Perry, Eddie Virgin (Carol), Linda Chambers, Albert Virgin, Lee Dunning (Garnie), and Sharon Sears (Nealon); one goddaughter, Vickki Smith; grandchildren, Cassandra Culliver, Shqingqla Richardson, David Culliver (Anita), Ray Culliver (Shinell), LaVaris Miller (LaKeisha), Antron Miller (Kaneshia), Edward “Alex” Walker, Aatoya M. Diaz, Michelle Chambers, Brittany Shingles, Valencia Saintil, Samuel Clarke, Jr. (Jennifer), LaToya Smith (Jermaine), Darryl Clark (Eunice), Ulysses Grant, Rumeka Chambers, Johnathan Walker, Michael “TJ’’ Tucker, Sierra Perry, Nealon “Trae” Sears, Kenya Sears, Charde Drayton, Curtis Virgin, Shameka Diaz, Tyler Dunning, Tayler Dunning, Shaun Brodie, Sonni Burnette, and Kai Virgin; great-grandchildren, Latoya, Daviesha, Ashley, Deshontay, Shontavia, Montavia (Miguel), Gurley, Jarrod, DeMarcus, Dajhunique, LaDavia, Raynaysha, JoeAnn, Ty, Jayden, Adarrious, Emani, Day’lsha, Elijah, Izayah, Destanie, Makhi, Aa’Lainah, Peter, D’Mari, Jaquan, Simeon, Jeremiah, Kamia, Tayshaun, Jermaine, Robert, Juelz, Destini, Carter, Sir’Ronald, Syr’Rinity, Mahayla, and Emilie; great-great-grandchildren, O’Marion, Emily, Olivia, Mason, Matthew, Miles, Wynter, and Zari; siblings, William Lee Roberts (Madeira), Annie Banks, Ella Felton, Bettye Mitchell, Dr. Thelma Branch, and Daniel Roberts; cousin, Johnnie Bell Chapman; and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends whom she cherished and loved.
Lola spent her younger years in Dawson, GA, where she attended school in Terrell County, GA. She later moved to Orlando, FL, and eventually to Opa-locka, FL, with her seven children and made it their home.
Lola faithfully and passionately served on several boards as a member of Greater New Bethel Baptist Church and ensured that her children were actively involved as well. In 1985, she became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Lola was a resolute employee at Barfield Instrument Corp. and later Sheye’s of Miami Learning Center until she retired in 2018.
Lola’s first marriage was to the late Lawrence Virgin, and she later married Mr. Jimmy Lewis, who also preceded her in death.
Today, as we remember Lola, or “Mae” as she was a ectionately called, we remember a legacy of love. We remember a very strong, caring, and independent woman, who loved to travel, cook, and spend quality time with her family and friends.
On March 8, 2023, Lola Mae Roberts Virgin was called home to be with the Lord. Her precious memories will forever be cherished by her children, Juanita Walker, JoeAnn Perry, Eddie Virgin (Carol), Linda Chambers, Albert Virgin, Lee Dunning (Garnie), and Sharon Sears (Nealon); one goddaughter, Vickki Smith; grandchildren, Cassandra Culliver, Shqingqla Richardson, David Culliver (Anita), Ray Culliver (Shinell), LaVaris Miller (LaKeisha), Antron Miller (Kaneshia), Edward “Alex” Walker, Aatoya M. Diaz, Michelle Chambers, Brittany Shingles, Valencia Saintil, Samuel Clarke, Jr. (Jennifer), LaToya Smith (Jermaine), Darryl Clark (Eunice), Ulysses Grant, Rumeka Chambers, Johnathan Walker, Michael “TJ’’ Tucker, Sierra Perry, Nealon “Trae” Sears, Kenya Sears, Charde Drayton, Curtis Virgin, Shameka Diaz, Tyler Dunning, Tayler Dunning, Shaun Brodie, Sonni Burnette, and Kai Virgin; great-grandchildren, Latoya, Daviesha, Ashley, Deshontay, Shontavia, Montavia (Miguel), Gurley, Jarrod, DeMarcus, Dajhunique, LaDavia, Raynaysha, JoeAnn, Ty, Jayden, Adarrious, Emani, Day’lsha, Elijah, Izayah, Destanie, Makhi, Aa’Lainah, Peter, D’Mari, Jaquan, Simeon, Jeremiah, Kamia, Tayshaun, Jermaine, Robert, Juelz, Destini, Carter, Sir’Ronald, Syr’Rinity, Mahayla, and Emilie; great-great-grandchildren, O’Marion, Emily, Olivia, Mason, Matthew, Miles, Wynter, and Zari; siblings, William Lee Roberts (Madeira), Annie Banks, Ella Felton, Bettye Mitchell, Dr. Thelma Branch, and Daniel Roberts; cousin, Johnnie Bell Chapman; and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends whom she cherished and loved.