Ms. Lola Sager Lewis

Lola “Lady” Lewis, 99, of Liberty, MO passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. Lola was born July 8, 1920 to James and Minnie (Foss) Sager in Clifton, Kansas. Lola and her siblings grew up in Clyde, Kansas. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Washburn University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 1942. During her time at Washburn she met John “Jack” Lewis, and on December 15, 1945, the couple married. The couple had four children. After raising the children, Lola found time to work as a Volunteer Trainer for AARP doing presentations all over the U.S. She worked for the National Council on Alcoholism, where she started out as a Volunteer Coordinator and eventually became a substance abuse counselor. During her time there she also developed a “How to Cope” program for families living with alcoholics. She also volunteered for Hillcrest Hope in Liberty. Lola was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Liberty for many years, where she was a Deacon and Member of Session.

In her free time, Lola loved to travel and visited many countries in Europe and Asia, as well as The Middle East, and Canada. She was also an avid bridge player, enjoyed reading, watching Jeopardy, and working crossword puzzles (in ink). “Lady” had a large worldview, in that she felt that culture and racial differences added to the richness of the world rather than dividing it. She will be remembered as a woman of integrity and deep faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 42 years, her brothers Richard and Stan Sager.

She is survived by her sister, Portia Maxon of Topeka, KS, her children; Terrie Lewis of Wichita, KS, Jackie McCarthy of KCMO, Mark (Jane) Lewis of Liberty, MO, and Steve Lewis of Gladstone, MO. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Andy (Angel) Lewis, Blaine Lewis, Sarah Whitten, Rachel (Jonathan) Burdg, Louisa Blevins, 5 ½ great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A visitation is scheduled for 5:30 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church of Liberty, 138 N. Main St., Liberty, MO with a Memorial service immediately following at 6:30 PM. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Liberty or to Hillcrest Hope, PO Box 17, Liberty, MO 64069.