Lola Andrews

Augusta, GA – Lola Jo Andrews, 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Lola was born on September 26, 1933 in Lumberport, West Virginia to Noel Dudley Morris and Callie Irene Morris (Carter) and spent her early years in Del Rio, Texas. Her family moved to Indianapolis when she was a teenager. She met and married Richard Andrews in 1954. Richard and Lola founded the Hemophilia Group in Indianapolis, Indiana in the early 1960’s. Together they founded the Unity study group which became Christ Church Unity in Augusta, Georgia in the early 1970’s. Lola graduated from the Unity Seminary in 1981. Reverends Lola and Richard served as joint Ministers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 1981-1984 and Lola served as the Senior Minister from 1985 – 1995. Upon moving to Shreveport, Louisiana, Lola served as Minister from 1995 until her retirement in 2002. Lola returned to Augusta where she volunteered at the V.A Hospital, gave occasional talks at the Unity Church, and was able to enjoy time with her family and friends in her favorite city.

Lola loved music, especially tunes from the big-band era and jazz. She especially enjoyed attending the Augusta Concert Band’s programs held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, with whom her son played the tuba. Additionally, she cherished the memories of her trips to Paris and New Orleans. Mostly, she loved being with her family.

Lola was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Richard Andrews, and her daughter Deborah Andrews. Surviving family members include her son, Cameron Andrews (Diane), her grandchildren Elizabeth Price (Allen), Ashley Andrews (Adam), Ross Hilson (Emily), and Katherine Hilson (Matt), two great-grandchildren, Christopher Price and Ryan Hilson, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Lola was married to Richard Warren Andrews for 30 years. After their divorce and a season apart they resumed a close relationship that continued until his passing in 1999.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Unity Church, 2301 Central Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904 with Rev. Sheryl Padgett officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Unity of Augusta, 2301 Central Avenue, Augusta, Ga 30904

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.