Lola Tanksley

Lola Tanksley, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 27, 1936 to the late Lewie & Mamie Parker. Lola worked at American Uniform for many years before moving to Peyton’s, where she finished her career. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Church of God. All that knew Lola knew that she had a passion for taking care of others. She took every opportunity to help others in need and would always show Jesus’ love through how she loved others.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jess Tanksley, and two brothers, Hoyt Parker and Doyle Parker.

Lola leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving daughters, Debbie Tanksley and Rhonda Falke (Paul); grandson, Eric Falke; great-grandsons, Heath & Landon Falke; siblings, Billy D. Parker and Brenda Wilson (Jack); as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A celebration of life funeral service is planned for 7:00pm on Tuesday January 30, 2018 at Mount Olive Church of God, located at 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311, with Pastor Gary Sears and Mr. Charles White officiating.

The family will receive friends three hours prior, from 4:00pm until the 7:00pm service time.

Ms. Lola will be laid to rest on Wednesday at 11:00am in the Mount Olive Cemetery.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Lola or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Tanksley family with these arrangements.