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Scotty & Lola on their wedding day January 2008
Lola Louise Croom (Grimes) passed away in Katy, TX. on Nov. 25, 2015, at the age of 72 years.
She was born on July 13, 1943, in Frankston, Texas, to Albert and Georgia Grimes.
Lola was employed and retired from Katy ISD in 2009 after 35 years as a school bus driver. She was also employed with Wal-Mart (Fry Rd.) for 20 years and retired in 2005. She is remembered by all for her love of her family, her big smile, her laughter and her appreciation for everyone she ever met. She was a sweet, loving soul who always thought of others more than herself. A resident of Katy, TX for over 40 years, she enjoyed the Katy Tigers, her hometown Frankston Indians and the New Orleans Saints.
She is survived by her husband, Scotty Croom; son, Matt Smith and his wife Kelli; grandchildren, Makaila, Mallory and Marshall Smith of Richmond, TX; grandson, Jordan Smith of Cypress, TX; her sister Joyce Kiefer and niece Kathleen Kiefer of San Antonio, TX.; and her continued loving family of Larry Croom and his wife Katherine.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Georgia Grimes, her nephew Michael Kiefer and her son Mark Smith.
The family will celebrate Lola’s wonderful life and receive friends from 9:00-10:30 am, with the service beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday December 5th, 2015, at the Katy Funeral Home- Dignity Memorial. Chaplain Bill Cork of Katy VFW Post 9182 will be officiating. Interment will be at Veterans Memorial Cemetery- Houston at a later date.
The family would like to thank the following for their compassionate care of Lola during her journey. Dr. Mark Bing, Dr. William Curry, Dr. Cheng-Huai Ruan, the nurses of Memorial Hermann- Katy Hospital and the staff of Vantage Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD.org) or the charity of your choice.
Katy Funeral Home
23350 Kingsland Blvd, KATY, TX 77494 | 281-395-7070 | MAP
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Robert "Bob" Crocheron
I think that Lola was a Gift from God for Scotty. "Perfect Soul Mates" don't come along very often, especially at our age. Both Scotty and I have been down this road before, though. Healing from the loss of the love of your life can be a slow process, but you can always take your grief to Jesus. He'll get you through anything.
Please pray for Scotty and the families that have lost dear Lola. This is a tough time, but the hope of Heaven more than covers the pain.
Maranatha, Lord Jesus, Come Quickly!
Robert E. (Bob) Crocheron
Numbers 6:24-26
Teddie Jordan
Lola was a sweet soul and always left me with a smile on my face and fond memories. She is missed and we look forward to seeing and hearing her great laugh and smile in her new home!