Lovella L. “Lovey” Lovell
March 21, 1944 – February 8, 2025
Our Lovey has embarked on her next great adventure! After a brief illness, she traded her earthly garden for a heavenly one while her loving cat Priscilla stayed by her side. We’re sure she’s already catching up with all her favorite furry friends like Isabel, Cody, Ike, and Tinky who crossed the rainbow bridge before her.
Lovey will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her (and there were many!). She left a little sparkle wherever she went and will forever be remembered for her infectious smile and kind heart. Retiring from the Michigan Department of Transportation after years of dedicated service, Lovey finally had time to focus on what truly mattered: perfecting her golf swing, riding her Harley, cultivating her green thumb, enjoying friends and family, and showering love on every creature, great and small. Nature was her happy place, and she embraced it with open arms on her long walks in the park.
Lovey joins her loving parents, Earl and Anna Lovell, her brother, John H. Lovell, sister, June Short, niece, Dianna Lovell, and nephews, Jon C. Lovell and Chad Christian, in that great beyond. We can only imagine the joyous reunion!
Left to cherish her memory are her sisters: JoAnna Smith (Lansing), Joyce DePue (Holt), Judy Minich (Lansing), Jeanie Fortman (Tennessee), and sister-in-law, Kay Lovell (Lansing) and her nieces and nephews: Michael Smith, Kim Smith, Brian Smith, Kathy Jo Ross, Eric Lovell, Kenda Bublitz, Carrie & Terri Christian (and many more).
The celebration of Lovey’s life will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing. The celebration begins when the family receives friends on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Come share your favorite “Lovey” stories and help us send her off with love and laughter. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, with pallbearers being her nephews, Kim Smith, Eric Lovell, Josiah Chavez, and nephew-in-law, Mike Todd.
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The celebration will continue in March around her birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Capital Area Humane Society or any local animal rescue in the Lansing area. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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SHERRI HAWKINS
February 9, 2025 at 6:16 pmYou were always so full of life, 80 just seems to young for you to leave. Rest in peace Lovey. Heaven will be a lot more fun now that you’re there.
Marsha Ballard
February 10, 2025 at 7:45 amLovey was one of my besties, we shared so many good times together, life events, laughs, helping each other thru tough times, long phone conversations, and simply enjoying our time together. Rest in peace my friend, you will always be “My Lovey”.
Monty Norris
February 10, 2025 at 10:14 amI went to junior high with Lovey and then met up with her again working for MDOT. Lovey was always a good and fun person to be around she will be dearly missed by all that knew her RIP my friend.
Sue George
February 10, 2025 at 12:31 pmOh so many laugh we had together!! So many great conversations and you were a great listener!! One of a kind! Challenging at times but you were truly a good friend!! I will miss you terribly and I’ll never forget your laugh! Gone way too soon but He has plans for you and you won’t disappoint! RIP Lovey, I’ll smile when I think of you and thanks for the many memories.
Tom Doyle
February 10, 2025 at 1:58 pmSuch a nice Lady. Always had a smile on her face. A wonderful MDOT memory.
Tom Doyle
February 10, 2025 at 2:01 pmHer smiling face was such a wonderful MDOT memory.
Janet Hershey
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 pmLovey was great fun, had a wonderful laugh & was a truly kind person. I enjoy many years of working with her in Finance at MDOT!
Linda Jackson
February 10, 2025 at 3:18 pmLovey was a kind and loving soul. She had a beautiful smile and alway funny. She will be missed
Barb DePue
February 10, 2025 at 5:50 pmSo many wonderful memories of Lovey at Lake 13 in Farewell, Michigan with Joyce and Mahlon. Her wings were ready, but you hearts were not. I hope you can find comfort in the love that surrounds you during this difficult time. Warm hugs to all.
Jane Laesch
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 pmLovey will be missed. Didn’t get to spend much time with her once I moved but always had fun when we could get together.
She is such a kind soul and loved her animals.
You are gone way too soon.
Love you, Lovey
Kim Henderson
February 11, 2025 at 9:13 amI always felt that her name perfectly matched her personality. She was a beautiful soul with a witty laugh and a heart full of love. I had the pleasure of working with Lovey for many years at MDOT, often crossing paths in the hallways. She never failed to give me a hug and remind me, “Hang in there, girl. You got this.” And she was right. I am truly honored to have known her and to have been touched by the light she shared. May she rest peacefully, surrounded by her beloved fur babies in heaven. Thank you for sharing the sunshine, Lovey! Forever in our hearts.
Pam Lavender
February 11, 2025 at 9:37 amOh Lovey, one cannot say enough about you. We had disagreements but we always hugged after and said I love you. I will always remember our many talks about animals. Your laugh was the best and I think the loudest. RIP my friend and I am sure all your family to include your furry ones are there to greet you. Loved you.
Eve Fischer
February 11, 2025 at 10:00 amLovey, I treasure the times we spent together whether talking on the phone or going out to a favorite restaurant. We would laugh until we cried. I miss you terribly, but I know you’re with Jesus now and I’ll see you again someday. I love you forever, my sweetest friend!
Kim Tran
February 11, 2025 at 2:55 pmOh Lovey … I’m so saddened to hear of your passing. I cannot believe that the last time we went out for lunch was the last time we saw each other. I will miss you terribly and never forget you. All the stories we shared while working at MDOT, and the black wooden Buddha statue gift you surprised me one morning — all are wonderful memories that I’ve always treasured. You were a beautiful soul and will be missed by all who knew you and loved you. Rest in peace, my Lovely friend! May angel’s chorus greet you in heaven.
Susan Dunivon
February 12, 2025 at 11:55 amLovey was a great soul. She was always smiling and always had a good word for you. May you rest in peace Lovey, and enjoy your time in eternity.