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Lola B. Wilson


Sunrise: November 14, 1932

Sunset: August 6, 2023

Lola B. Wilson is a retired Computer Systems Analyst from Federal Civil Service. Her varied career experiences included being CEO of a Consulting Business, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), Computer Specialist for Naval Supply Center Norfolk, and Computer Specialist and Supply Systems Quality Assurance Manager.  She received many awards and certificates of excellence during her career.

Some of her professional experiences included being past president of the Women’s Network of Hampton Roads, American Business and Professional Women’s Association, past Regional Officer of International Training in Communication for Toastmistress, Board Member of Norfolk Community Services Board Norfolk, past Chairman of Substance Abuse Services, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc and National Association of Female Executives.  

Lola Mae Brown Wilson was a “mother” not only to the children she birthed but to many others her affectionately and lovingly call her, “mom.” 

She was preceded in death by her husband Hayward Wilson, Sr. her son Hayward Wilson, Jr. her siblings Robertha Howell and Lucille Jones. 

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Shelia Green (Lewis), Patricia Sheryl Wilson, Anita Wilson, and Daughter in Love Concetta Allen; her grandchildren Don Wilson, Hayward McKenzie, Christopher Green, Stephen Green (Briana), Candace Wyche (Jaquar), Darius Allen, Dante Allen; her great-grandchildren Makynzie Allen, DonAisa Wilson, Elise Green, Eden Green, Ezekiel Wyche, and Ezekiel Green. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, God-children, and friends. 

Viewing Sunday, August 13, 2023 12 Noon - 4:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service Monday, August 14, 2023 11:00am Olive Grove Baptist Church 1034 Albert Avenue Norfolk, VA 23513 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Vernell & Esther says

    To The Wilson Family
    May the peace of God be with you all.
    You have our condolences.
    Sisters Vernell & Esther Gray

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      Berreta Blick says

      The love I received from Miss Lola will stay in my heart forever. I pray God’s peace on your hearts and strength for the days ahead.

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    Min Cheryl Wolfe says

    Sending prayers of comfort to the Green and Wilson families on the passing of your beloved Matriarch, Ms. Lola B. Wilson. We, your CRC family stand with you during this difficult time. Rest well Ms Lola. Well done my good and faithful servant.

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    Timothy Johnson says

    Praying 🙏🏾 for the Wilson Family,
    Olive Grove Baptist Church – Board of Trustees

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    Reverend Eric and Cherita Williams Puryear says

    To the Green and Wilson families,
    The Williams family extend our sincere condolences and prayers to you in the loss of your loved one. He is the lifter of your heads.
    Blessings

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