Lona Carroll Works, 86 of 400 Edith Dr. Fruitland Park, Fl passed away on April 12,2022 with her loving daughter by her side.
Lona was born on September 21, 1935 to the late Gladys and Arthur Grant, in Detroit, Mi. She moved to Leesburg, FL at the age of 13 where she lived the remainder of her life. She graduated from Leesburg High School in 1953 as Valedictorian of her class. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Byron Works. They were married for 61 years until his passing in 2016.
Lona was Treasurer of the United Methodist Youth Camp for 25 years. Following that, she had a lengthy career working for former Dr. Paul F. Tumlin as his bookkeeper. When Lona wasn’t spending time with family, she enjoyed Bible study, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, reading and tending her garden.
Lona is preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Arthur Grant; her brothers, Jack Grant, Gordon Grant, and Bruce Grant; 3 grandchildren, Jeremy Thompson, Joey Thompson, and Heather Thompson. Lona is survived by her son David Works from Glenwood, Ga; her daughters, Barbara Holloway (Michael) of Fruitland Park, Brenda Zipperer (Robert) of Leesburg, FL and Wendy Kordonowy (Loren), of Belfield, ND; 13 grandchildren,6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Lona’s family will be receiving guests at Page-Theus Funeral Home on Wednesday April 20, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 PM. There will be a graveside Comital Service on Thursday, April 22, 2022 at 2:30 PM.
