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Madeline Lovelace Obituary

LOVELACE, Madeline McCreary, 78, of Tampa, passed Sunday, May 15,

2011. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Thomas; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Jack Herdnon and Susan and Mike Meadows; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Syd Lovelace; grand-sons, Kevin, Sean and A.J.; ex-husband, Charlie Lovelace; and her companion, John Barker. A former graduate of Hillsborough High School, Madeline spent her entire life in Tampa doing the things she loved, dancing, floral arranging and being with her family and friends. She was a longtime member of St. Clements Episcopal Church. A graveside service will take place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Garden of Memories located at 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa. A celebration of life will take place immediately following at St. Clements Espiscopal Church located at 706 West 113th Ave., Tampa, FL 33612. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Clements Episcopal Church.

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

Published by TBO.com on May 17, 2011.

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