Lola Pinson

Weslaco- Lola Beth Pinson, 90, passed away on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at John Knox Village. Lola was born on April 21st, 1928 to William Moore and Mary Mullinix in Mercedes, TX. She was raised in a large family with eleven other siblings who have all passed away. Lola graduated from Weslaco High School and as was married in 1946 to Cleo Pinson when he returned from WWII. Lola began a career with GTE Telephone Company shortly after high school and would spend the next forty years working her way up the ranks. She managed the office until her retirement. After Cleo and Lola retired they purchased a travel trailer and were able to explore the entire United States. They also both enjoyed fishing and had a home in Arroyo City that they enjoyed for many years. Although Lola did not have children of her own, the family was a very dear part of her life. She loved to be around her family and was instrumental in the planning of their treasured reunions. Lola was also a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Weslaco and always offered to volunteer when they needed a helping hand. Lola is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Moore, her loving husband of 52 years, Cleo Pinson, brothers, Jack, George, Chester, JW, Marvin, and Melvin Moore, sisters, Anna Hay, Wilvia Armstrong, Elo Allessi, Mary Catalina, and Mardell Coker, nieces, Jewel Harp, Margaret Wood, and Martha McKeon, and nephew, Greg Moddle. She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Jeff Moddle, Pam Fields, Laura Bass, Patsy Reeh, Virginia Barnes, Leroy Armstrong, Mary Sue Osborne, Beverly Wilson, Jimmy Allessi, Joyce Armstrong, David Catalina, Michael Moore, Tracy Moore, Marilyn Brown, Bill Coker, Tammy Macafee, Terry Moore, Michael Pinson, and Lonnie Pinson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25th, from 5-7pm at McCaleb Funeral Home. A chapel service will be held on Friday, October 26th, 10 am, at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Rev. Steven Parker and Rev. Terry Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank Mitty Villarreal and Charlene, Evelyn and Jackie Villarreal for their love and care for our Aunt Lola. Also special thanks to the kind and loving staff at John Knox Personal Care.