Lola Hedrick

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

Lola Pearl Hedrick, age 95, of Pierce City, MO passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Harrisonville, MO. She was born in Pierce City, MO on Monday, September 9, 1929; daughter of James Franklin and Pearl (Roark) Harvill. As a teenager, she worked at Spic and Span as a waitress. 

Lola married Robert Hedrick on Sunday, March 10, 1946, in Pierce City, MO. She spent many years sewing garments at the Pierce City Garment Factory and sewed bags for Kline Bag Company. 

When her nieces and nephews were in school, she would choose a room each year to be the homeroom mother. She also took her nieces and nephews to Joplin on Saturday mornings to be part of the KODE TV show "Kitty Clover Junior Auction" where they would save points from potato chip bags to trade for prizes. John saved for a bicycle that he was finally able to get with the points. 

Lola spent three years as the 4-H leader for the County Line 4-H club where her nieces and nephews were members. She also did a lot of canning through the years. She enjoyed crafting and sold the items she made at many craft shows. She knitted and sewed quilts, doilies, and blankets. She often sewed lap quilts and walker bags for the people at the Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon and for hospice patients. Lola spent seven years volunteering for hospice in her later years. She enjoyed watching wrestling and Nascar. Lola enjoyed life and always wanted to help others. She was a difference-maker and will be missed.

Surviving are three nieces and nephews, John Harvill, James Harvill, and Marilyn Hale.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pearl Harvill; her husband, Robert Hedrick; two brothers, Galen E. Harvill and Lloyd Hugh Harvill; and a niece, Gayla Harvill.

Friends may call on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO. A Graveside Service will be at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, MO on Monday, March 31, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM with Pastor Doug Gripka officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.