of Clarksville, AR
December 29, 1933 - December 26, 2024
Gearldine Ward Lovell, 91, a resident of Clarksville passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Clarksville. She was born December 29, 1933 to the late Milton and Effie ''Hattabaugh'' Patrick in Clarksville. Gearldine had spent 28 years serving and cherishing the residents of the Elm Grove Nursing Home until they closed and she went to work as the Administrator with the Clarksville Convalescent Home for four years. She then would go on to spend the next 39 years working at the local Walmart. Her family and friends will always remember that bright smile greeting them as they walked into the store. Her kind heart and caring nature will forever be remembered by so many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond ''Pug'' Lovell; her previous husband, King E. Ward; her daughter, Reba Newton; son-in-law, Sammy Newton; one sister, Nola Dean Young; her parents, Milton and Effie Patrick and two nephews, Jackie and Gary Young.
Those that are left to cherish the memories of Gearldine are her niece, Karen Young; three great-nieces, Aimee (Bart) English, Amber (Ronnie) Mefford and Melody (Daniel) Duff; one great-nephew, Bradley Young; five great-great nieces and nephews; along with numerous friends.
A visitation will be 3:00-6:00 p.m. December 29, 2024 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. December 30, 2024 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Ronnie Mefford, Bart English, Kade Johnson, Daniel Duff, Brian Cagle, Chance Young and Denver Young. Honorary pallbearers are Bradley Young, Paul Heckers, Mike Jacobs and Ernie Peters.
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8 Condolence(s)
Bill Snow
Monday, December 30, 2024
Condolences to the family. She was a great lady.
Billy and Belinda Duncan
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Rest in peace sweet dear friend. Keep all our bingo family tightly knit up together there in Glory land. We'll all be together. We love you and your family here too.
Until we meet again. Big hugs.
Anita and Lawrence Mooney
Saturday, December 28, 2024
I had the opportunity to work with Geraldine at the Clarksville Convelesan Home when I was 16, she was a light to many and a friend to all.. God bless you family ...
Linda Tate
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Geraldine was a beautiful soul. I worked with her some. I enjoyed her warm smile and greeting at our local Walmart. I'm sorry for your loss but excited for her and heavens gain.
Shannon Snow
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Loved her dearly! She will be greatly missed. Prayers for all family and friends.
Cathy Wright
Friday, December 27, 2024
I’ve known Geraldine & Effie, her Mother all my life. I first remember them living in Altus & Geraldine walking to the bus stop & catching it to go to work at Clarksville at night. Rain or shine, hot or cold.
Cindy Mills Crowder
Friday, December 27, 2024
Hugs and prayers for her precious family.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sue Laster
Friday, December 27, 2024
We were members of same church but remember her most as ultimate greeter a Walmart She definitely had a million dollar smile that definitely was an asset to Walmart thanks Geraldine for making this place a better world with your smile and up beat attitude