Lola Bullion passed away on January 2, 2026, at her home in Linden, Tennessee. She was born on February 14, 1937, in Linden to Levi Stephens and Bessie Mae Barber Stephens. In 2007, she married Leonard Carl Kelley in Gatlinburg.

Lola was a private person by nature, but her love for her family was deep and unwavering. She cherished her son and grandchildren and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. Her presence was steady and sincere, and those closest to her will remember her for her devotion, kindness, and gentle spirit.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Otis Douglas Stephens, Franklin D. Roosevelt Stephens, Odell Delpia Stephens, Mary Sue Stephens, and Annie Lou Yzaguirre.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Leonard Carl Kelley, son Jim “Randy” Hayes, step-children, Daniel C. Kelley and Shelly Ann Phelps; sister, Opal Lee Cowan; grandchildren Amber Valle, Willie Duby, and Daniel Duby; step-grandchild, Britton Kelley; great-grandchildren, Raylen Burns, Korbyn Hayes, Sacha Valle, and Willow Marie Dodge Duby; step-great-grandchildren, Hunter McCausland and Jasin Sosbe II; along with nieces, nephews, extended family, and her dear friends.

Lola’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her and were fortunate enough to know her.

Visitation with Ms. Lola’s family will be held on Friday, January 9t 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home – Lewis County, starting at 12:00 PM and continuing until the funeral services begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place in Stephens Cemetery in Linden, TN.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bullion family.