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Lillian Lovelace Obituary

Lillian Franklin Lovelace

Mrs. Lillian Franklin Lovelace, 86, of Gretna, died Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Gretna Health & Rehab in Gretna.

Born April 21, 1923, in Pittsylvania County, where she spent her entire life. She was a daughter of the late John Harris Franklin Sr. and Lena Worley Franklin. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Warren Lovelace; and two brothers, Warren Franklin and John Franklin Jr. She lived on a farm, growing tobacco and gardens. She loved working with flowers, canning and candy making. Mrs. Lovelace was a member of First Baptist Church of Gretna and attended Greenfield Baptist Church. She was an employee of Chatham Knitting Mills for several years and retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Corp after 16 years due to health problems.

She is survived by two sons, Joe Lovelace and wife, Gail, of Chatham, and Phillip Lovelace and wife, Deborah, of Gretna; one daughter, Brenda Amos and husband, Dexter, of Gretna; one brother, Ned Franklin and wife, Barbara, of Gretna; sisters-in-law, Edith Robey and Latisha Franklin; a special friend, Chris Dalton; seven grandchildren, Scott Amos, Susan Dalton, Sandy Mayhew, Wendy L. Andrews, Shelly Lovelace, Jason Lovelace and Jasmine C. Lovelace; six great-grandchildren; and a special great-niece.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Greenfield Baptist Church by the Rev. R.G. Rowland and the Rev. Barry Crumpton. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, April 5, 2010, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, and at other times will be at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Deborah Lovelace, 1428 Ben-Annie Road, Gretna.

The family suggests memorials be made to their favorite charity.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Apr. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries

Angela Burnette

April 12, 2010

I remember when I first met Lillian and Frank, I was delivering home oxygen and other equipment and supplies to Frank. They both touched me in more ways than one, I use to may his delivery the last stop of my day so I could spend more time with them. They were both very special people. They both will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you Lillian and will truly miss you. Angela Burnette(Gretna, VA)

Shirley Gibson Hensley Cooke

April 5, 2010

Joe and Gail,
Lillian and I worked together at Chatham Knitting Mills. She was a very special person and I enjoyed the time that we work together. I have been able to hear about her from time to time from some of the others that works with us. You are in my prayers. May God comfort you at this time.

April 5, 2010

Lillian(Sis) was a special woman and a dear first cousin. She helped me endless hours to walk through the Franklin Family genealogy. I spoke with Lillian recently and I expressed my dread of losing her voice from the past. Lillian loved her family and friends. I will miss our conversations.
Phyllis Franklin-Mitchell

Charlotte Craig

April 4, 2010

Joe,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. Its nothing any dearer than a mother. Love and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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