Lolita Monshae Perryman

OFFICER LOLITA “LO” MONSHAE PERRYMAN, age 55, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Lolita was born Friday, May 20, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of ten children born to Rev. Lindbergh H. Perryman, Sr. and Claudia J. Perryman. As a young child, she was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, under Dr. James W. Parrish. In 1975, her father was called to pastor Union Baptist Church, in Urbancrest, Ohio. Lolita united with Union and served there for twenty-five years. In 2000, Lolita returned to Shiloh Baptist Church under Dr. Otha Gilyard.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudia J. Perryman; brother, Mark A. Perryman; brothers-in-law, Herbert H. Lindsey, Gary M. Penn, Kevin A. Randall; and great niece, Zaharah Lindsey.
Lolita is survived by her father, Rev. Lindbergh H. Perryman, Sr.; sisters, Arlinda E. Perryman, Mary L. Powers, Frances C. Penn, Pamela G. Lindsey, Donna G. (Casper) Roachford, and M. Lisa Randall; brothers, Lindbergh H. (Barbara) Perryman II and Rev. Leonard D. (Gwann) Perryman; sisterin-law, Anna M. Perryman; thirty-one nieces and nephews; forty-six great nieces and great nephews; one great-great nephew; and a host of extended family, godchildren, and cherished friends.

Lolita shared a very special relationship with her parents. She was very protective of her mother and father. She made sure that they traveled annually and yes, they were required to experience all that each destination had to offer! When her mother’s health began to decline, Lolita immediately moved into her parents’ home to ensure that they had 24-hour care.
As the baby of the family, she was doted on by her older siblings. As the two youngest siblings, Mark and Lolita shared a very special bond with one another. They were known as “Peanut Butter and Jelly.” They are together once again. All the spoiling that Lolita’s siblings showered on her, in turn, she showered on all her nieces and nephews. The sleepovers at Aunt Lo’s were epic! There were pool parties, lip sync shows, races, cooking classes, overnight trips to water parks, trips to the Caribbean, and endless laughter.

Though she had no children of her own, Lolita cultivated meaningful relationships with her nieces and nephews, her D.A.R.E. students, and anyone she saw in need. Her kind heart led her to quietly give service by providing food, clothing, housing, and mentorship to many. Most recently, Lolita saw a need while working special duty at Faith Mission. She wanted to ensure that EACH resident could have a filling home cooked meal. So, she mobilized her siblings, nieces, and nephews to assist her in giving service.

On December 13, 1987, Lolita entered the Columbus Police Training Academy. Though small in stature, she backed down from ZERO challenges! She quickly showed her classmates that she was strong, capable, and that she had their backs. Lolita started working on patrol in October 1988, with a brief stint in SCAT (Street Crime Attack Team). In October of 1995, Lolita began working with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Lolita blossomed as a leader, an educator, and a mentor to countless young people in Columbus City Schools. She taught them to be confident, strong in their convictions, and to stay drug free. Many of her students remember her kindness fondly and have remarked at her pivotal presence in their lives. In March of 2004, Lolita joined the Missing and Exploited Children’s Unit, where she remained until December 2015. Over the next few years, she had various assignments, her final post – Fleet Services as administrative support. Moments before Lo passed, she again was giving love and light to her sisters, Pam and Frances, in the form of sprinkles of pixie dust. HER FINAL GIFT – PIXIE DUST TO ALL OF YOU!

Visitation 8:00 AM and Funeral Service 9:00 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021 at First Church of God 3480 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.