"Velma, Danny, and family--we are truly sorry to hear of your loss. We wish we could have been there to support you during this time. I remember meeting your mother during one of our visits. She was such a sweet and gentle lady. You can be confident that she is looking down upon us today and still blessing us with her kindness and hope."
In loving memory of
Charlotte Ann Lovell
September 26, 1924 - March 5, 2013
Charlotte A. Lovell, 88, of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa died Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at Knoxville Hospitals & Clinics.
Charlotte was born on September 26, 1924 in Knoxville to Frederick & Charlotte (Goering) Kading. She was united in marriage to Glen Lovell on July 17, 1941. Charlotte was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Melcher-Dallas. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, playing cards, square dancing and raising all of her kids. Charlotte especially enjoyed hosting Thanksgiving dinners and all 100 people that would attend.
Survivors include, five children: David (Shirley) Lovell of Knoxville, Velma (Dan) Luscri of Melcher-Dallas, Robert (Faye) Lovell Rock Island, Illinois, Linda (Mitch) Enfield Melcher-Dallas, Jerry (Jackie) Lovell of Melcher-Dallas, 25 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law: Virginia Lovell and Elinore Rigel. Preceding Charlotte in death is her husband Glen Lovell; three children: Charles Lovell, Barbara Payton, Donna Jones and two sons-in-law; Norman Payton and Rodney Jones.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home. Interment will be in Dallas Cemetery. Memorials may be given to either Melcher-Dallas Rescue Unit or Columbia Rescue Unit.
Tributes
"I knew Charlotte as "Ma Lovell", she was such a wonderful person that would treat her childrens friends as a part of her family. She babysit my younger sister Jen, she was the grandma that Jen never had. I remember those peanut butter cornflake cookies she always made that everyone is talking about. May you RIP special lady!!"
"She was a wonderful woman who was loved and adored by many and had so much loving family surrounding her.. she will be missed and im deeply greatful I got to met her...I will pray that this BIG family comes together and comforts each other with there beautiful memories of her...god bless and im sending my love"
"There hasn't been, and never will be, a Thanksgiving that we won't remember Aunt Charlotte with giggles and smiles, laughter and love. Our entire family treasure the memories of her. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Children of Charlotte, We are very sorry for the loss of your mother and know that she is at home with Jesus. Your dad and mom have a lot to catch up on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Velma,Please know how sorry I am for your loss.Prayers & lots of hugs. "
"Velma, i remember your Mom way back in the late 50's and 60's. I used to have a good time when your Brother Charles would work together at your place and you Mom always feed us well during hay season. I know you will deeply. miss her. "
"Charlotte was such a sweet lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! Always cherish your wondeful memories. I know you have many!"
"Velma and Dan, So sorry for your loss. I did not have the privilege of knowing Charlotte but it sounds like she was a wonderful, gentle lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"I spent most of my Jr and high school years at Charlotte's home with her Daughter Linda..Every day I could after school I would go home with Linda and Charlotte would ask if we wanted Mac and Cheese and fried bologna.. Linda always had to have extra pkg of cheese in hers.. :) I sure had lots of good laughs with the Lovell family..But what I remember the most was the love I receive from Charlotte and her children!! They always made feel like I was part of their family... I thank Charlotte Lovell from the bottom of my heart for the love u showed me in the years when I needed it the most! And to her children thank you for letting her share her love with me!! You all are very special people, but how could u not be with the Mother you had!! Memories are something that will never leave us.. Hold on to those and Charlotte will aways be with us!! God Bless you all! "
"So sorry for your loss. We wish we could be there for you as you were for me. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God's peace and love be with you, Pam and Frank"
"Riding to school with the Enfield's every day, Juicy Fruit gum, peanut butter cornflake cookies, going to her house with Donna, snacks in her kitchen. I have many fond memories of my childhood with Charlotte in them. She was such a sweet lady, with a big heart. I feel blessed to have known her. Thinking of and praying for all of you."
"I have such fond memories of when Velma lived on the farm north of Dallas. I spent many sleep overs there when we were in school. Your mother was such a kind person and there was a lot of love around her. May you be comforted by all the wonderful memories and find peace in the days ahead."
"We have lost a Grand lady. She was my children's "adopted" grandma & we loved her so much. Thinking of all of you at this time. She will be greatly missed."