Lola M. RumfordAbbeyville, KS

Born on September 28, 1927, in Hutchinson, she was the daughter of Sid and Cora Cook, Lola grew up in Abbyville alongside her three sisters and graduated from Abbyville High School. On March 23, 1947, she married her hometown cowboy, Charles Floyd Jr. Rumford.

Marrying a bronc buster and lifelong cowboy swept Lola into a life of rodeo. She became a rodeo secretary in 1951 and received her PRCA card in 1984. Together, she and Floyd traveled the country as the Rumford Rodeo Company, sharing their love of the western sport everywhere they went. The unbelievable stories they had to share of their many miles on the rodeo trail are cherished by all who were fortunate to hear them or witness it.

Lola and Floyd were blessed with two sons, Bronc and Tommy, who carried on the family rodeo legacy. That legacy continues today through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed church on Sundays, yard work in her swimsuit, singing the doxology before every meal, hosting whoever came through her door, and working hard and praying alongside Floyd. She will be remembered for the lipstick she always carried in her purse and never letting even the last bit of jalapeno jelly at the bottom of the jar go to waste.

Lola Rumford was caring, classy, determined and tough. Many knew her as always a lady even though she could out work any man and knew rodeo better than any cowboy. She was one in a million and will be deeply missed.

She now rests again beside her beloved husband and lifelong partner in rodeo, Floyd. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Flo, Annie, and Babe as well as her youngest son, Tommy.

She is survived by: her son Bronc and his wife, Kate; grandchildren, Haley and Tim Bridwell, parents of Jaden, Jace, Jaret, and Jaxston Schneeberger; Justin and Ashley Rumford, parents of Lola, Livi, and Bandy Rumford; and Tyrell and Alexis Rumford, parents of Roo Rumford; granddaughter, Tamara, daughter of Tommy, and her sons, Hendrix and Hadley.

The family invites you to celebrate Lola’s life and legacy on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Abbyville Community Church. Friends may pay their respects Monday March 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday March 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, with the family to receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Abbyville Community Church.

In honor of Lola, contributions may be made to the FHSU Foundation for the Floyd and Lola Rumford Memorial Scholarship, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

We rejoice in the promise of eternity together with our Father above.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16