Lola Isabel Calvin, 86, of Winfield, KS passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at William Newton Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Winfield, interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, donations may be left in the care of the funeral home.
Lola was born on October 19, 1936 in Hutchinson, KS to parents James and Nellie (Irving) Duncan. She graduated from South Hutchinson, KS High School and attended Sterling College to earn a lab technician degree. She worked at William Newton Memorial Hospital for over 30 years as a lab tech. On September 11, 1958 Lola was united in marriage to Jerrold R. Calvin, he preceded her in death in 2002. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, stamping, going to her grandkids' sporting events, watching college basketball, she was a loyal KC Royals and Chiefs fan, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church. Lola loved her family, and she loved God and always put Him first in her life.
She is survived by her children Cassandra McClure, and Tom Calvin (Dianna), grandchildren Breeanna McSpadden (Brian), Brant Calvin (Kyrsten), Garrett Calvin (Meg), Cheyenne Hill (Jake), and John Hill, great-grandchildren Emrey, Jack, Henley, Owen, Charlotte, and Delaney, and step-great-grandchildren Paxton and Paisley. Lola is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister LaVada Yorgenson, and son-in-law Todd Gritzmaker.