Lolalee Exoni Livingston

Born on July 1, 1952, in Covina, California, and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, Lolalee carried the vibrant spirit of her hometown wherever life took her. She later made her home in southeastern Oklahoma before planting roots in Plano, Texas, where she lived since 1988.

Lolalee was a force — kind and gentle, yet fierce when it came to protecting the people she loved. She gave her heart fully and defended with her whole might. A born nurturer, she worked as an oncology nurse for ten years, offering care and strength to those in their most vulnerable moments. Later, with her characteristic resilience and hunger for knowledge, she returned to college and earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of North Texas. Armed with empathy and education, she became a passionate advocate for children with disabilities — ensuring that voices too often unheard were not only listened to, but respected and valued.

She was a woman of many gifts — she could crochet anything, pouring love into every stitch. But it was her role as a mother, wife, and friend that defined her most. Her husband of 48 years, the love of her life, stood beside her as they raised their three children: Opal, Dale, and Amber. Family was everything to Lolalee. When her best friend Marty passed away in 2007, Lolalee wrapped Marty’s daughter, Sarah, in the same fierce, unconditional love — supporting her on earth as Marty supported and cherished Sarah from the heavens above.

Her heart was always open. Dale and Amber’s friends quickly became her “adopted kids,” each one welcomed into the warmth of her soul and home. She believed in loving without conditions and speaking up without fear — especially for those who couldn’t speak for themselves. She had a deep love for American Sign Language and the communities it represented.

Lolalee’s greatest joy in her later years came from being “Grandma” to her beloved grandchildren: Ellarose, Madeline, Thomas, and Amelia. There was also Daysee - who made a couple years feel like a lifetime of love. Each one was the light of her life, and she made sure they knew it — not just in words, but in time, affection, and magic. She had a “dessert first” mentality with her grandkids, making every moment count, and every memory sweet. Whether it was sneaking a treat, sharing a laugh, or holding them close, Lolalee gave them a childhood wrapped in warmth and wonder. She was also overjoyed to welcome her great-grandson, Jett, into the world — a new generation to carry her love forward.

Lolalee was preceded in death by her beloved son Dale (November 21, 2021), her parents Ernest and Opal, and her brothers Toby and Bill. While we mourn the deep ache of her absence, we find comfort in the thought of her reunion with them — especially with Dale, the son she missed every single day.

She is survived by her devoted husband, her brother Dale, her daughters Opal and Amber, her bonus daughter Sarah, her grandchildren Ellarose, Madeline, Thomas, and Amelia, bonus granddaughter Daysee and her great-grandson Jett — as well as a large extended family of relatives, chosen family, and countless lives forever changed by her.

Lolalee Livingston was not just a mother, wife, advocate, and friend — she was a warrior of the heart. Her strength was quiet but unshakable, her love unconditional, and her presence unforgettable.

She was the kind of person this world doesn’t get enough of. And the kind that never truly leaves it.

By Amber Livingston, in loving memory of her Mom

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