In Memory

Lola McCormick (Martinez)

Lola McCormick Martinez, 74, of Eastover passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at her home after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Sybil McCormick of Fayetteville, and a sister, Barbara McCormick Ogle of Lebanon, Oregon.

Lola is survived by her husband, Louis of the home; sons Barkley Rhea (Grace) of Ridgeville, South Carolina; Barrett Rhea of Eastover; stepdaughter LuAnnnn Daphne Martinez-Maez (Leon) of Pueblo, Colorado; grandchildren Dylan Galloway, Jason Coleman, and Jaden Coleman; sister Kaye McCormick Smith (Jimmy) of Eastover, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lola had been employed at Fayetteville Technical Community College since 1989 before retiring in 2011.

Lola was an avid lover of animals, especially those that had been mistreated or were in need of special attention, and she was known to have rescued many of her “four-legged fur-babies”.

The family will hold a private family service at a later date.