- Peggy Louise Lovell, 80, of Russellville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1936 at her maternal grandmother's home in Cope, Colorado, the daughter of Erza Birl and Agnes Louise (Drullinger) Page, who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on November 12, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Paul Vernon Lovell, who preceded her in death in 1993.
She was a 1954 graduate of Tuscumbia High School. She worked at Pryor Novelty, Dave's Pizza and Campbell's Lake.
Peggy enjoyed dancing with her group of friends at the local VFW Post #2442 and American Legion Hall in Jefferson City. She like to express her creative ability in sewing, painting and leather crafting. She enjoyed reading and cooking. Her family would say that she could create many family feasts out of nothing. She was a proud military wife who received a certificate from the United State Airforce for her 23 years of service as the wife of a military member. Most of all, she loved her family and memories they made will be forever cherished.
She was survived by four daughters: Joan (Mike) Ryan of Climax Springs, Virginia (Terry) Whittle of Barnett, Peggy (Jeff) Waite of Eugene and Scarlet Lovell of Eldon; three brothers: Richard (June) Page of Anton, Colorado, Arnold (Barbara) Page of Akron, Colorado and Allen (Pat) Page of Limon, Colorado; one foster daughter: Norma Jean Nilges of Climax Springs; one uncle: Jim (Joan) Drullinger of Akron, Colorado; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her significant other: Rex Pember in 2016.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Millard-Rekus Family Funeral Chapel. An additional visitaiton will be held from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Millard-Rekus Family Funeral Chapel. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Millard-Rekus Family Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rick Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Livingston Cemetery in Iberia. Expressions of sympathy may be made to VFW Post #2442 Ladies Auxiliary.
Arrangements are under the direction of MILLARD-REKUS Family Funeral Chapel, 902 East North Street, Eldon, MO 65026 (573) 392-3351. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com
|
1936 - 2017 (80 years)
