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Celebrating the life of
Lola E. MacCauley
August 19, 1929 - December 14, 2020
Lola Diana Erickson MacCauley, 91, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home.
Lola was born August 19, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to Captain Bert and Dagmar Erickson, immigrants from Norway and Sweden. Lola was a first generation American.
Lola met her future husband, Frank, a WWII Navy Veteran, while working as his father’s secretary for American Machine and Foundry in New York City. Lola and Frank were married in 1947. Frank was transferred to Savannah with Southern Nitrogen in 1955. Lola and Frank had two children, Steven and Barbara.
Lola was a dedicated mother, superb cook, and talented artist. She was active for many years at St. James Catholic Church and St. James Catholic School. She was a tireless volunteer at the church, school, and for Little Sisters of the Poor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Frank) MacCauley; and her sisters, Mable Claussen of Long Island, NY, and Lila King of Colorado Springs, CO.
Lola is survived by her children, Steven (Rosanne) MacCauley of Savannah and Barbara M. (Jim) Bland of Pawley’s Island, S.C.; grandchildren, Diana MacCauley and David (Katee) MacCauley, both of Savannah; Michael (Aimee) Bland of Columbia, SC; Carly Bland of Boston, MA and Kevin (Emily) Bland of Kansas City. Lola had four great-grandchildren; Wilton, Adalyn and Lilian MacCauley, all of Savannah, and Dylan Bland of Columbia, SC Sandra Chatelain of Boca Raton, FL is a beloved niece.
A private graveside service will be held in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
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Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have fond memories of her during our time at St. James. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Felice
- Felice Robertson, Savannah, Ga
Steve and Rosanne, I am sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to get through this situation. Your mom is happy now. You have always been in my prayers.
- John Murray, Dallas, Ga.
May our dear and sweet Lola rest in peace. A beautiful, kind and loving lady. We loved her and wish the family peace and love <3
- KATHY SHADER, Cameron, NC
you are all in our prayers and thoughts Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ...
- Matthew, Renée & Curtis , Pawleys Island , SC
A candle has been lit!
- Matthew, Renée & Curtis , Pawleys Island, SC
Steven and Rosanne, our love for Lola began the moment we met her and just grew through all the subsequent years. She was the epitome of a lady in the finest sense of the word. Please know that we are sending love and the deepest condolences from afar. We love you all so much!
- Terry, Bud,Emily and the boys, Mansfield, Tx
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- A private burial will be held