Lola Bradley Denton

Lola Bradley Denton was born on August 20, 1944 in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Lawrence Bradley and Mary Lou Bradley. On June 10, 2023, she exchanged her earthly life for eternal life. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was affectionately called by many as Lola B., Lola Jean and Lola Bradley.

Lola was educated in Alexandria, Louisiana and graduated from Peabody High School in 1962. Lola relocated from Alexandria, Louisiana to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 so that she could attend college and work at the same time. Prior to relocating to Chicago, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She continued to pursue her education thus earning her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science Degrees in Accounting from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. Her professional career spanned over a 35-year period in the private, telecommunications and banking sectors.

Lola met Fred Denton in the late seventies and they united in the bond of Holy Matrimony in 1980. He preceded her in death 2008.

Lola was a known to be an avid reader with a zest and thirst for increasing her knowledge. In addition to reading, she enjoyed discussing current and world events, traveling, dancing, listening to music, being around family and friends, shopping, and last but not least sleeping.

Lola was also a very passionate and gifted educator. She had the unique ability to connect with school aged children as she tutored many of them. She also mentored and taught young adults on the university level. Lola's strong personality, honesty, candor, business acumen and life experiences assisted her students in being successful in school and not wasting valuable time. She would often use basic accounting terms, such as checks and balances and assets and liabilities to illustrate wise and poor life choices to her students.

Upon retiring, Lola fulfilled her dream of opening her clothing boutique "Ursula's Closet" -unique clothing for unique women . "Ursula's Closet" allowed for her to tap into her entrepreneurial spirit, thus allowing her to combine her love for shopping, clothes and sense of
fashion with her professional skill set. She was known to add a 'blessing' to the purchases of her regular shoppers.

Lola was a petite person but had a gigantic personality. Although disciplined, she could be explosive and passionate at the same time. She often referenced "Doing Things My Way" and her motto was "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets" which spoke to her strong sense of
determination, discipline and persistence.

After living in Chicago for over 50 years, Lola moved to Atlanta in 2020 to be closer to her daughter Ursula Bradley. During that period, she enjoyed the company of Ursula's village. She was also able to reconnect with some of her Chicago friends who now living in Atlanta. Most of all, she cherished the moments that she and Ursula were able to share, especially during the
holidays.

Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Denton; parents, Lawrence Bradley and Mary Lou Bradley; sister, Mary Lou Kelly.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving daughter Ursula Bradley of Mableton, Georgia; her sister, Sarah Dean James; her brother, Jimmie Ray Washington, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A service celebrating her life and legacy will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 1401 10th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301.

Public Viewing and Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and continue until the start of service which will begin at 12 Noon.

Lola will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories Cemetery immediately following the service.

Please keep the family in prayer.

~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"