Willene Hughes Lovett

Willene Hughes Lovett, age 67, of Lumber City, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.

Willene was born September 16, 1958 in Bacon County to the late Bonnie Hughes and the late Lenora Hand Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Lovett, and her brother, James Edward Hughes. She retired from Interfor and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include her daughter, Laurie (Thomas) Sawyer of Tullahoma, TN; son, Bonnie (Amy) Imler of Lumber City; sisters, Shirley Lovett and Knellie (Keith) Browning both of Hazlehurst; brother, David Hughes of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Marcia (Tommy) Torres-Garcia of Normandy, TN, Elizabeth (Daniel) Torres of Murfreesboro, TN; Jonathan (Tabetha) Torres of Griffin, and Teja (Jack) Anderson of Tullahoma, TN; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Wiggins, Rev. Dean Davis, and Rev. Don Dixon Officiating. Interment will follow in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Randy Carter, David Fountatin, Lamar Leggett, Jonathan Torres, Tommy Garcia, and Harvey Rowland.

Honorary pallbearers will be all friends and family in attendance.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.