Lola Gernia

Lancaster

Lola Gernia Lancaster, daughter of the late Gurniea Barton and Goldia Radford (nee Smith), was born in Oates, Missouri, on September 23, 1934. She departed this life at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri, on March 1, 2022, at the age of 87.

On September 28, 1963, in Centerville, Missouri, Lola was united in marriage to Raymond Lancaster. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1991. Lola's greatest joy was taking care of her son Charlie and her grandchildren. She loved to cook the foods that she learned how to prepare from her grandmother. She enjoyed embroidering quilts, spoiling her pets, and sitting with her son Charlie on the front porch.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Charles Lancaster.

Lola is survived by one son, Alan Craig Lancaster of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and one step-son, Edward Ray Lancaster and wife Debra of Lesterville, Missouri, two daughters, Patty Ann Twomey and husband Rodney of Pilot Knob, Missouri, and Nona Lynn Lancaster of Rolla, Missouri, four half-sisters, Doretta Lancaster and husband Carl of O'Fallon, Missouri, Dorothy Elliott and companion Jim of Imperial, Missouri, Doshie Miner of Boss, Missouri, and Rozella Crocker and husband Reldon of St. Ann, Missouri, 3 grandchildren, Emmy Schwartze and husband Sam of Moberly, Missouri, Alyssa Twomey of Arcadia, Missouri, and McKinley Twomey of Pilot Knob, Missouri, 2 step-grandchildren, Miranda Lancaster and Rueben Lancaster both of Lesterville, Missouri, and 2 great-grandchildren, Ava Dodson and Melody Lancaster. Lola will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, March 4, 2022, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Mitch Bryant

Burial: Smith Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Special Acres PTO

519 Eighth St

Park Hills MO  63601

"For Halloween and Christmas party expenses in honor of Charlie Lancaster"