Mrs. Nelda Mae Craig Lovell, age 95 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia and formerly of Woolwine, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home. She was born in Patrick County on September 3, 1928, to the late Ewell McKinley Craig and Mary Ethel Dickerson Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Leonard Lovell; five siblings, Lester Craig, Sr., Dorris C. Conner, Avis C. Conner, Arvin Craig, and an infant sister; and her stepmother, Aldean Craig. Mrs. Lovell was a faithful member of Conners View Primitive Baptist Church. She loved life and her family deeply; known as a great cook and hard worker. She enjoyed mowing her yard and did so for as long as she was able, well into her 80’s. Of all the titles she had in life, Granny was her favorite. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Lovell is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Debbie Lovell of Patrick Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Carl Hubbard of Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren, Tina Gammons and Jamie Lawless; four great-grandchildren, Madeline and Chandler Gammons and Cheyenne and Justin Lawless; one special niece, Joyce DeHart of Woolwine, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lovell will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Conners View Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Tim McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 1427 Edgewood Drive, Suite 101, Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
