Lola Deloris Anthony

LOLA DELORIS HARRISON ANTHONY was born January 5, 1946 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Ora Lee Belton Harrison. She so quietly and peacefully surrendered to her “Master’s call” on April 17, 2016. She received her early childhood education from Fairview Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated from Torrence Lytle High School in Huntersville, North Carolina. She received an Associate’s degree in Business Accounting from Central Piedmont Community College as well as attended Queen’s College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was affectionately known as “Auntie Lois” to her nieces and nephews, “Mama Anthony” in the community, and her favorite “Maw Maw” to her nine grand children. Lola knew no stranger she traveled many miles and enjoyed the company and fellowship of meeting and greeting people young and old. Very early in life, she accepted Christ as Lord of her life and became a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Later, she joined Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a founding member instrumental in establishing the Northeast Seventh Day Adventist Church. She continued to serve faithfully from her home even though her health no longer allowed her to work in the field. Lola worked as an Insurance Underwriter for Pilot Life and American National. She also performed the duties of a Notary Public and Mediator for the City of Charlotte. Lola was employed by Johnson C. Smith University from the mid 1980’s until her health began to decline. Lola was a published poet in the “American Poetry Annual” 1991, she was featured in “Personalities of the South” by “The American Biographical Institute”. Lola was the first African American Female to achieve the number three position in Pilot Life Insurance Company. Also, she was listed in a group of 2,000 Notable American Women and was recognized for her past achievements; Outstanding service to the Community, State, and Nation. (Presented by American Biographical Institute). She leaves to cherish beautiful memories: her husband John Anthony Sr., sons: John Anthony Jr., David Anthony (Mary) and Stephen Anthony. Daughter’s: Vanessa Johnson (Robert) and Jacqueline Robinson (TJ). Adopted son and daughter: Dr. Jackie Thomas (Linda), Angela Henley. Nine grandchildren: Brandon Rush, Stephanie Anthony, Te’Ana Bates, Ta’Len Bates, Willis Anthony, Briana Anthony, Ariana Johnson, Tristian Robinson, and Christopher Johnson. Surviving Siblings: Geneva Leazer, (Johnnie), Lovella Aery (twin), and Emma Little. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Lola Deloris Anthony

January 5, 1946 - April 17, 2016