July 24, 1935 - Oct. 26, 2022
Lula Rogers Ison, age 86, of Temple, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at a local hospital. A visitation for Lula was held Saturday, October 29, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Rd., Temple, Texas, 76504. A funeral service occurred Sunday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church, 7717 TX-317, Belton, Texas, 76513.
A graveside service will occur Monday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at Bellwood Memorial Park, 8575AirportRoad.,Temple,Texas, 76504.
Lula “Lou” Mae “Rogers” Ison was born July 24, 1935 in Cherokee, Kentucky, to Forest Rogers and Elta Houck. She was the sixth of eight children.
Lou married James Donald “Don” Ison July 10, 1954.
Don served in the Air Force and they spent time traveling the world for Don’s commission.
They had three daughters, Donna Parker married to Chuck Parker of Brownwood, Sandra Gregory married to Mickey Gregory of Lago Vista and Gail Vaughn of Lubbock.
Lou was dedicated to family and church. She was active in the Order of Eastern Star.
She worked for many years in jewelry sales, retiring from Thommans Jewelry Store in 2006.
Lou was the matriarch of her family leading her children, grand, great and great-greatgrandchildren to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Lou’s mom provided the foundation for Lou, who carried forward those values and traditions throughout her life.
She is survived by two sisters, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat- grandchildren, who adore her for her strength, compassion, generosity and Godly council.