Lola Jean Fairless Breckenridge, Texas Obituary

Lola Jean Fairless

Lola Jean Fairless, age 89 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3rd at The Lighthouse Church with Bishop W.C. Roach and Michael Roach officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 2nd at The Lighthouse Church. Lola Jean Wardell was born May 21, 1931 in Hazel Park, Michigan to parents, Ernest Franklin Wardell and Frances Marion Anway. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1948. Three years later, Lola Jean would marry Wilbert Lee Fairless on October 6, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan. Mrs. Fairless was a bookkeeper and worked for Oakland Sweets & Sundries in Pontiac and would later retire from Cameo Fabricating in Houston. The Fairless’s were evangelists for 25 years, sharing Gods love all over the United States. The Fairless’s would later move to Breckenridge in 2012 where they are members of The Lighthouse Church. Mrs. Fairless was very involved in The Lighthouse Church and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and quilting in her spare time. She loved playing the accordion and piano as well. She was preceded in death by one son, James Lee Fairless; her parents, Ernest & Frances Wardell; nine siblings, Ernestine, Marguerite, Betty, Robert, Richard, Joan, Don, Carol and Carl. Mrs. Fairless is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbert Lee Fairless, Sr. of Breckenridge; three children, Ernest Wesley Fairless & wife Shelly of Flushing, Michigan, Wilbert Lee Fairless, Jr. and wife Allana of White Lake, Michigan, Frances Jean Smith & husband, Don of Breckenridge; two brothers, Gerald Wardell and Duane Wardell, both of Michigan; grandchildren, Shannon Fairless, Jason Fairless, Chad Fairless and wife Kasey, Freddie Jenkins, Chasity Jenkins, Juanita Garcia, Brian Smith and wife Cassie, Chad Smith and wife Kandie, Lisa McCulloch; great grandchildren, Tyler Nelson, Peyton Nelson, Tristin Jenkins, Jasmine Jenkins, Christian Jenkins, Daniella Garcia, Kayden Garcia, Sianna Garcia, Natalia Garcia, Sebastian Fairless, Kenzie Fairless, Dylan Bare, Stella Fairless, Shia Fairless, Kellen Fairless, Kaleb Fairless, Tommy Smith, Savanne, Logan Smith, Christopher Giess, Jacob Giess; and great-great grandchildren, Bella Nelson, Royal Jenkins, Nirvana Smith, Reagon Smith and Teddy Giess. Memorials may be made to the United Pentecostal Church International and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
May 21, 1931 - June 30, 202005/21/193106/30/2020
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Duana2927
July 18, 2020
My Aunt Lola as I was growing up was my favorite Aunt, I have very fond memories of her and Uncle growing up, as I stayed with my grandfather & grandmother Wardell growing up and Aunt Lola and Uncle Wilbert were always there / and always kind. I loved and will miss her... Continue Reading
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Darryl Collins
October 21, 2020
Duane, You may not remember me but I am Darryl Collins and bmy deepest condolences to you and your family. Sister Lola, Bishop Fairless were and are inspiration to me and all who had the privilege to know them. Prayers for your family.
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April Howell
July 2, 2020
The Fairless family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bishop Fairless and Sister Fairless were one of those couples who everyone loved to be around. Her beautiful smile and personality will be missed here but heaven gained a special one. I hadn’t seen her in a while but ha... Continue Reading
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Kathleen Taylor
July 2, 2020
We wish we could be there with you all, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and Prayers, Candice, Kathleen, and Stephen
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Sis Lois Howell
July 1, 2020
Sister Fairless was always a lady and one of the greatest worriors for the gospel of Jesus Christ..Sis Fairless was always a classy lady..She will be missed.. Condolences to the Fairless Family...
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Pastor Tom Squires, Elder & Sis. Hatcher - Orlando, FL
July 1, 2020
May God Give comfort and peace to Bishop Fairless and family, Heavens choir will be sweeter because she is there. Our love and deepest sympathy.
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Juanita Santos
July 1, 2020
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Sue Hand
June 30, 2020
Such a awesome woman of God. Always helping Bro. Fairless preach the gospel and was such a wonderful helpmate to Bro. Fairless. Sis. Fairless you will be greatly missed . Bro. Harvey and I are praying for Bro. Fairless and their family. I know this is such a sad time ... Continue Reading
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Frankie Beville
June 30, 2020
She was a great prayer worrier
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Rhonda Skaggs
June 30, 2020
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Beverly Northcutt
June 30, 2020
Sister Fairless was a great woman of God. I had the privilege of traveling with them and will never forget them and their labor of love. They came to Missouri for many years before for Revival and REVIVAL we would have! I first met them in Cleveland, Tennessee. Sister Fa... Continue Reading
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Beverly
June 30, 2020
Bishop Fairless my thoughts are with you. Love you much.
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Annie bell
July 23, 2020
Sister fairless was a great ladie of god .she. Have talk to me alots of time .they was my favor people when they came to cape girardeau.love you Ripmiss you