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Josephine Woodard Lovette (January 20, 1931 – October 12, 2020)

Service Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Woodlawn Memorial Park
400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road
Gotha, Florida

Obituary:

Josephine Woodard Lovette, 89, of Orlando, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, October 12, 2020. Josephine was born on January 20, 1931 in Poulan, GA to Charlie Mae and George Woodard, Sr. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church, Orlando, serving in several capacities until her health declined.

Josephine dedicated her life to service, her family and community. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was the matriarch of the Lovette family, who instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her children and grandchildren to follow. Josephine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her: devoted husband, James Lovette; daughters, Betty Pickens, Shirley (Altie) Hill, Sharon (Clarence) Green, Linda (Wayne) McNelty; sons, Tom (Gloria) Lovette, Daniel (Mona) Lovette, David Lovette, Michael Lovette; 13 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and many friends.

A graveside service for immediate family only will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2020, 11:00AM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL.

17 Comments

  • Edgar & Diane Williams Posted October 14, 2020 2:29 am

    Our heartfelt condolences to the family during this period of sadness, We are truly sorry for your loss. To God be the glory.

  • Cynthia D Jackson Posted October 15, 2020 12:04 am

    My condolences to the Lovette family. Praying for the family.

  • Alice M. Parker Posted October 15, 2020 12:25 am

    With deepest condolences to the Lovett family our prayers are from the Milton and Parker family from Sylvester Ga. May God continue to keep his loving Arms around you all

  • Audrey Johnson, Reatha Johnson, Robert Johnson Posted October 15, 2020 1:45 pm

    Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Our prayers are with you all.

  • Elizabeth Posted October 15, 2020 11:47 pm

    My condolences all is well Johnson Family

  • Jacqueline A. Wade Posted October 16, 2020 1:04 am

    Condolences to the Lovette Family.

  • Gloria Sapp-Watson and Family Posted October 16, 2020 10:39 am

    To God be the Glory for all the things he has done. To the Lovette Family, I would like to extend my Deepest Sympathy to the family, I feel as though I lost part of my family as well, the three sisters l grew up under, Mrs. Vera, Mrs. Jones and now Mrs. Josephine. Great women of God that loved their families and friends. Please know that God’s love surrounds all of you at this time and know that the Sapp Family does as well, and will be in continuous prayer for you all.
    Love The Sapp Family

  • Lakara Anderson Posted October 16, 2020 12:47 pm

    To the Lovette family or long time neighbors and family of demtree homes u have the Anderson family deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. We will keep the family lifted on prayers in this difficult time.

  • Paula Dyer Posted October 16, 2020 12:50 pm

    To Lovette family from your long time neighbor and friend Paula u have my deepest condolences and prayers. Your mother was a kind and giving person to everyone. She will truly be missed. I will continue to keep the family in my daily thoughts and prayers.

  • Leroy & Christine Gumbs Posted October 16, 2020 4:05 pm

    To the Lovette family and our long time friend David Lovette y’all are in our prayers.

  • Peggy Brockington Posted October 16, 2020 5:19 pm

    Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lovette family. On behalf of the Brockington family your longtime neighbors and friends.

  • Wesley & Audrey Wooten Posted October 17, 2020 12:16 pm

    We are so sorry for your lost. Our hearts goes out to your family. Our prayers are with you. We love you.

    Wesley & Audrey Wooten

  • Loleta Nock / Vera Menchan Posted October 18, 2020 11:46 am

    Sorry for the loss of your love one.
    She’s with God, and shining down upon your family.
    I’m sure she will be truly missed.

  • Minister Ronald and Debra H. Davis Posted October 18, 2020 2:05 pm

    Our Prayers are with the Family during this time of bereavement. May God continue to keep His Grace and Mercy with you.

  • Charles Moses Posted October 18, 2020 8:14 pm

    So sorry to hear of Aunt Phine passing. But all her sisters , the Woodard girls and Uncle Bro , will welcome her home..
    RIP Aunty..
    Charles Moses , son of Dorothy “Doll” Moses

  • Anthony Johnson Posted October 19, 2020 4:13 pm

    Mike my Condolences goes out to you and your family. May God give y’all strength through these times.

  • Elders Michael & Linda Combs Posted October 29, 2020 5:36 pm

    Our prayers and condolences to Deacon JJames and family we will keep you all in our prayers forever.

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