Lola Mae Usher Obituary (1929 - 2022)

A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 AM at South-View Cemetery. Visitation Thursday January 13, 2022 from 4pm until 7pm at the mortuary. A second viewing will be held at the mmortuary on the day of service from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. The cortege will depart from the funeral home at 10:45 AM. Life had its humble beginning for Mrs. Lola Mae Usher. She was born on December 26, 1929 to the late Nehemiah Morris and the late Lillian Hawkins in Atlanta, Georgia. She suddenly departed her life here on Earth for her heavenly home on the morning of January 6, 2022. Lola Mae acquired her education in the Atlanta Public School system. She graduated from Howard High School in 1946 where she was an outstanding majorette in the marching band. In January 1946,, she entered into holy matrimony with the late James E. Usher. To this union, six children were born. She was preceded in death by three children, Bornetta Usher, Charles Usher, and Lamar Usher, a sister, Alberta Hall, and a nephew, Cecil Gates, Sr. "Mae" as she was affectionately called by all, who knew her, worked in numerous fields throughout her life. She was most proud of her work as a school crossing guard with the Atlanta Police Department. Mrs. Usher always had a passion for helping others. She also loved mathematics and used her skills as a school cafeteria cashier in the Atlanta Public School system and as a cashier at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium until she retired. Lola Mae was very passionate about shopping and dining at popular restaurants. She loved shopping for new clothes to wear to church on Sundays. The legacy of a beautiful life will remain a treasure forever in the memories of those who survive. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, James E. Usher, Jr.; two daughters, Ruby Clay and Yvonne Goodson; five grandsons, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Clay Jr. (Kim), Denard Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Usher (Conquela), Edmund Usher, and Raheem Usher, one granddaughter, Dr. Tameka Goodson; one niece, Patricia Ivey (Johnny) and a host of other family members and friends.