05/06/2026
In memory of:
Lola Elizabeth Lehman, age 84, of Anna passed away at home on Thursday,April 30th, 2026 with her loved ones by her side. 
Lola was in the first graduating nurses class at Illinois Wesleyan University in 1963. She had a masters degree in nursing from the University of Central Arkansas. Lola taught nursing at Shawnee Community College and Southeast Missouri State University. She was also a home health nurse and parish nurse for Anna United Methodist Church, where she started the teddy bear ministry.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11 am. Pastor Nixon Estioko officiating at the Anna United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 am until the time of service at the church.
Internment will follow the service at Anna City cemetery.
Lola was a valued board member for Raven Inc. for many years.