Lola Rena Wolfe Crider, age 90 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Sunday evening, December 29, 2024, at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV. Born on March 21, 1934, on Wolfe Mountain, Bass, WV, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Paige Wolfe and Hazel Ruth Thomas Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harlan Mayberry Crider in December 2000 and Charles Williams, Jr. in December 2016. Siblings, Warren H. Wolfe, Wayne M. Wolfe, Bruce H. Wolfe and Elizabeth Wolfe Whitener also preceded her in death.
Lola’s life was a tapestry of love, warmth, and creativity. Throughout her life, Lola found joy in sewing and quilting, sharing her artistic talents with those around her. Her passion for gardening and canning filled her days with the beauty of nature and the warmth of home-cooked meals.
A devoted member of her community and church, Lola enjoyed helping others and formed lasting friendships through her active participation. Traveling brought her immense joy, especially those delightful bus trips that carried her to new adventures and cherished memories.
Surviving are daughters, Susan Evans and Particia Simmons; grandchildren, Rachel E. Schetrom, Rebekah D. McCullough, Amanda R. Hamilton, Donald H. Evans, David E. Evans and J. Adam Simmons; eight great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters and two sisters, Armeda Wolfe Nosal of Nashville, TN and Judy Wolfe of Moorefield, WV.
Funeral services for Lola will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, located at 107 Washington Street. Pastor Steven Schetrom will officiate the ceremony, celebrating Lola’s beautiful life and the love she spread. Interment will follow at Asbury Church Cemetery on N River Road in Baker, WV. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service, providing an opportunity for everyone to share their fond memories and heartfelt condolences.
To offer condolences, share memories, or upload photos in honor of Lola’s extraordinary life, visit her Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com and celebrate the impact she made on all those around her.
