Madyline (Rhodes) Lovelace
October 13, 1921 ~ June 27, 2016 (age 94) 94 Years OldShare using:
Madyline Rhodes Lovelace passed away on June 27, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday, June 30, at 10 am at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and the service will follow at 11 am. Reverend Kenny Windsor will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew Fulmer, Richard Johnson, Trey Simmons, Taylor Duncan, Paul Lovelace, and Johnny DeVaney.
Mrs. Lovelace was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, B.P. Lovelace, Jr.; parents, T.S. and Marietta McKelvey Rhodes. She was the last surviving sibling of Tennett, W.L., Jesse, Hulet, James, and Rhowin Rhodes; Alene DeVaney, Gertrude Belt, and Josephine Jones. She is survived by her daughters – Eleanor Johnson (Bill) of Smyrna, GA; Sue Simmons (J.W.) of Florence, AL; Jan Fulmer (Jerry) of Florence, AL. Grandchildren: Suzanne Duncan (Stuart) of Grand Prairie, TX; Trey Simmons (Susan) of Hamilton, MA; Richard Johnson (Allison) of Kennesaw, GA; Matt Fulmer (Akali) of Florence, AL. Great-Grandchildren: Taylor Duncan (Kelly), Abby Duncan, Wil Simmons, Andrew Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Kona Tsanglao, Sheki Tsanglao, and Zache Tsanglao.
Madyline was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and a graduate of Central High School. She was an accomplished homemaker and hairdresser. She and B.P. worked for many years gardening, traveling, and supporting grandchildren’s events. First and foremost, she loved The Lord. Madyline also enjoyed Braves Baseball, The Gaithers, shopping, raising flowers, and attending family events. Mrs. Lovelace was a marvelous seamstress and quilter. She leaves behind many beautiful examples of her talents. Above all, she was a Christian example to her family, friends, and others.
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness; her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her; many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”
The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregivers, Jean Hutton and Lisa Smith. Their devotion and kindness to the family is unmatched. The family would also like to thank Gentiva and Dr. Danny Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Building Fund or St. Jude’s Hospital. Greenview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.