Mrs. Lola M Gaines

Lola Mae Gaines was born May 15, 1927, to Edward Milton Williams and Sarah Griggs Williams in Chilton, Texas. She attended Chilton Middle School. She married Clyde Smith, but later they parted ways. In 1959, she married Robert Gaines. The family moved to San Antonio, Texas where she united with New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverends Houston Duncan and S.L. Jackson; and the present, Pastor, Joshua Joubert. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church for over 60 years. Lola loved to sing and was a member of the senior choir. She served as mission treasurer for many years. She loved to read and most of all, she loved the LORD and helping others. Lola departed this life on February 16, 2016 after battling Alzheimer's and other illnesses. Her smiles and quiet disposition will be deeply missed. Lola was the eldest child and the last living sibling. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughters, Kaye Frances Dukes and Livie Lee Steen; two brothers, George Williams and Willie Williams; two sisters, Lillie Mae Young and Eddie Beatrice Harrison; two grandsons, Earl Grant III and Troy Prince. She leaves to cherish her memories a son, Clyde Smith Sr. (Kathleen); three daughters, Sarah Grant (Earl), Rev. Sheona Hinton (Rev. Tom), and Janetta Prince; ten grandchildren, Kevin Smith, Teresa Smith, Karen Allen, Gregory Smith, April Prince (Marlin), Tanisha Waiters, Sanasha Dukes, Trina Grant, Tommie Hinton, Jr. and Jessica Hinton (Charles); fifteen great grandchildren, Brianna (Lawrence), Oshae, Tiana, Clyde, Arianna, Yazmine, Pierre, Donovan, Kendred, Gregory, Sarah, D'Mari, Nyema, Chyanne and Vincent; her niece Marilyn Lowe (Terry) and two nephews.