Lola Todd, 86, dies in Littleton; services scheduled in Colorado

Lola Ann Todd, a teacher and resident of Littleton, Colorado, died on September 16, 2026, at age 86. Her family announced the passing in an obituary published in The Denver Post.

Born in Pueblo to Mayme and Charles Hitzing, Todd earned degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Lesley College. She spent 28.5 years in the education field. That included 22 years teaching in Douglas County. She remained active in her church and community until her death.

Todd is survived by her daughter, Michelle Pond of Denver. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Lindsey, who lives in Waco, Texas, and her grandson, Jarred, who lives in Englewood, Colorado.

A celebration of her life is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at South Fellowship Church in Littleton. A reception will follow the service. A second event will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Avondale United Methodist Church in Avondale, Colorado. A reception will follow that service as well.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Avondale United Methodist Church. Donations should be sent to Pastor Lola West with the notation “In memory of Lola Todd.”