Lola J. Tilghman 

GLOUCESTER POINT Lola Jenkins Tilghman, 86, a native of Gates County, N.C., and resident of Gloucester Point for 38 years, died Friday, July 10. Mrs. Tilghman had worked as a secretary/accountant for Kemp Furniture, Phillip-Levy and Sears in Newport News. She also worked as a ticket agent for Greyhound Bus Lines, Fort Eustis, for six years and as a receptionist at York Beach Motel for ten years.

Mrs. Tilgham was a member of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh. She was a graduate of Newport News High Shcool and attended business school in Washington, D.C. Survived by two sisters, Hettie J. Crandol of Newport News and Malvine J.

Fraser of Gloucester Point; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hogg Funeral Home. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, by the Rev.

Dennis Schmidt.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
12 Jul, 1992
Page 20
Obituary for Lola Jenkins Tilghman

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:

Lola Jenkins Tilghman, a longtime resident of Gloucester Point, Virginia, passed away on 10 July at the age of 86. She had a varied career, working as a secretary, accountant, and receptionist in the Newport News area.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Visitation was held on 15 July at Hogg Funeral Home. A graveside service took place on 16 July at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, officiated by Rev. Dennis Schmidt.

### The Edited Obituary

GLOUCESTER POINT Lola Jenkins Tilghman, 86, a native of Gates County, N.C., and resident of Gloucester Point for 38 years, died Friday, 10 July. Mrs. Tilghman had worked as a secretary/accountant for Kemp Furniture, Phillip-Levy and Sears in Newport News. She also worked as a ticket agent for Greyhound Bus Lines, Fort Eustis, for six years and as a receptionist at York Beach Motel for ten years.

Mrs. Tilghman was a member of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh. She was a graduate of Newport News High School and attended business school in Washington, D.C. Survived by two sisters, Hettie J. Crandol of Newport News and Malvine J. Fraser of Gloucester Point; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hogg Funeral Home. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, by the Rev. Dennis Schmidt.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Lola Jenkins Tilghman                    |
|---------|------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 86 years                                 |
| Birth   | 1906; Gates County, North Carolina       |
| Death   | 10 July 1992; Gloucester Point, Virginia |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence                  |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------------------------|
| Lola Jenkins Tilghman   | Decedent       | Gloucester Point, Virginia |
| Hettie J. Crandol       | Sibling        | Newport News, Virginia     |
| Malvine J. Fraser       | Sibling        | Gloucester Point, Virginia |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Lola Jenkins Tilghman was a native of Gates County, North Carolina.
2. She was a resident of Gloucester Point for 38 years.
3. She worked as a secretary/accountant for Kemp Furniture, Phillip-Levy, and Sears in Newport News.
4. She worked as a ticket agent for Greyhound Bus Lines, Fort Eustis, for six years.
5. She worked as a receptionist at York Beach Motel for ten years.
6. She was a member of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh.
7. She was a graduate of Newport News High School.
8. She attended business school in Washington, D.C.