Gladys Louise Lollis' Obituary
Gladys Louise (Robison) Lollis, 94, residing at Cedar Ridge Senior Living, Broken Arrow, OK, passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 24, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of her deep faith in God and her love and dedication to her family.
Gladys was pre-deceased by her parents Ira Anderson Robison and Clearcie Eveline (Cantrell) Robison, 3 brothers; Quimby Robison, Dewayne Robison, Hubert Robison; 1 sister; Eva Robison Anderson; her husband, James ‘Jim’ Monroe Lollis; and daughter Barbara June (Lollis) Biby.
Gladys was born on Nov. 6, 1928 in Pryor, OK to Ira Anderson Robison and Clearcie Eveline (Cantrell) Robison. Gladys grew up in Tulsa, OK graduating from Will Rogers High School in May 1947. After graduation, she attended Draughon’s Business College and her first job was with Fikes in the Bakery Department.
Gladys married James ‘Jim’ Monroe Lollis on July 24, 1948 and spent 67 happy years building a beautiful family together. After raising their 4 children she helped run the family business in Henryetta, OK partnering with Jim for 35 years to grow the business, engage with people as the cheerful face behind the counter and making a positive difference in the lives of their customers, most becoming valued friends and loyal clients for life. She set the example as a wife and mother with unwavering devotion, always putting her family's needs above her own. She loved being around her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed baking her famous Sweet Rolls and even making sure there were plenty of extra so everyone could take home a plate full after a family gathering. She especially loved Christmas and will be remembered for her infamous ‘gag’ gifts wrapped in that special wrapping paper recognized immediately by everyone in anticipation of opening it to lots of laughter and a good story behind the gift. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She made everything special from taking each Grandchild on their birthday shopping trip to buy a special gift, to making their favorite dessert, getting to spend a week in the summer in Henryetta going to work with Granny and Grandpa at Brown Printing, and even the epic Easter Egg hunts every year.
Those left to share her beautiful memory and legacy of unconditional love are her sons Floyd Lollis and wife Lynne of Sherman, TX; Bruce Lollis and wife Robin of Henryetta, OK; and daughter, Jeanie Hankins and husband Ron of Broken Arrow, OK; 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren, several cherished nephews, nieces and extended family members.
There will be a special visitation and viewing from 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday, October 1, 2023 when the family will receive friends at Floral Haven Funeral Home located at 6500 S. 129th East Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Funeral services will be held 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday, October 2, 2023 at Floral Haven Funeral Home located at 6500 S. 129th East Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Grandsons Jason Haldeman, Andrew Biby, Travis Lollis, Keaton Lollis, Frank Fortino, and Jack Castaneda. Interment will follow the service at Floral Haven Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Floral Haven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
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