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Velma Lee Thomas Lovell, 65, of Athens, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 6
surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lovell was born December 11, 1958 to Walter and Wilma
Thomas. She was a member of Coxey Church of Christ. Velma was married to John,
the love of her life for 46 years. She was a homemaker with a passion for her husband
and daughters and supported anything that they were involved in. She was a Girl Scout
mom, a band mom, a church mom, and a proud aunt. She loved being creative and
crafting. Her creations are seen all over the Coxey community with wreaths, food,
church decorations, and other various volunteer activities. She was never happier than
when she was surrounded by her family and her church family and never without a
smile on her face.
Survivors include her husband, John Lovell; daughters Erica (Tyler Cancel) and Emily;
sister Karen Howard (Roger); brother Greg Thomas (Sharon); and many beloved
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Velma was preceded in death by her parents and her
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Joyce Lovell.
Spry Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, August 11
from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be Monday, August 12 at 11 am.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Lovell, Justin Thomas, Jordan Thomas, Zak Griffin, Tyler
Cancel, and David McPherson. Honorary pallbearers are Clint Howard and Paul Smith,
Jr.
Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
