Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Lola Maxine Rudder

1938 - 2026

Lola Maxine Rudder, age 88, of Pelsor, departed this life on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born on October 17, 1938, in Atkins, to Sam Columbus and Myrtle Ray Smith May.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Ray Rudder; two brothers; six sisters; and a stepson, Linzy Paul Rudder.

She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, David Allen, Thomas Dean, and Johnny Ray (Connie) Rudder Jr.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

All services are private with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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