Funeral services for Darlene Rider Lovelett, 84, Eudora, KS, will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 at Eudora United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Eudora Cemetery. She died February 21, 2011 at Medicalodges in Eudora.
She was born July 5, 1926 in Polk, Nebraska, the daughter of John and Anna (Bramer) Falk.
She attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mrs. Lovelett was a homemaker and then worked as secretary at the Eudora High School for a number of years retiring in 1977.
She married Gaylen Rider January 7, 1949 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1986. She married Elden M. Lovelett on January 1, 1996 in Eudora, KS. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Janet Whitenight, Lawrence, KS; Ileen Baer, Junction City, KS; Christie Bell, Kennedale, TX; one son, Tony J. Rider, Lansing, KS; five grandchildren, Sonya, Sarah, Sean, Jennifer and Jeffrey and eleven great grandchildren.
The family will greet friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to Eudora Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Meredith Adkisson (Elden's granddaughter) says
We are so sorry to hear about Dar’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, and our Papa loved her very much. May God bless you and yours as you endure this hardship.
Geri Seavey says
Janet, Christy, Tony & Ileen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Dar was such a wonderful lady. When she married Grandpa Elden she was so accepting of all of us and welcomed us with love. I was honored when she invited me to call her Nana. She is missed so very much.
May you find comfort in joyful memories and may the Lord surround you in his love and grace.
Geri Seavey
Geri Seavey says
Janet, Christy, Tony & Ileen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Dar was such a wonderful lady. When she married Grandpa Elden she was so accepting of all of us and welcomed us with love. I was honored when she invited me to call her Nana. She is missed so very much.
May you find comfort in joyful memories and may the Lord surround you in his love and grace.
Geri Seavey
Eldonna Kaufman says
What a fun lady Dar was. We always had so much fun when we were all together. She and Dad were so well suited to each other. We will miss her and her lovely smile. I enjoyed so much spending time with her and laughing with her. She was so wonderful to all our children and grandchildren. A true blessing to our family. But now she is in God’s hands. No more alzheimers, no pain or sorrow. A special place is in heaven for such a lovely lady.
Gayla Frazier says
Janet, Ileen, Christy and Tony. Our dad certainly loved Dar. They were so similar in many ways – kind and loving to one another and to their families. I know your memories of her are precious, and I hope the thoughts and prayers of your many friends will comfort you.
Dave Slaughter says
Christy and Tony I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always fun and seeing her every day we were in High School was a special event. My memories of those days always include her. Know that she is still watching over us all.
Robin (Wieneke) Baker says
To all of the family members, I didn’t see this until the services were already in progress. I am soooo sorry to hear such sad news of such a wonderful lady. When in high school she was like a second mom to me and I loved her very much. I remember when I was a senior Mr Henderson let me go into Lawrence on Secretarys Day to get her flowers. She will be greatly missed by everyone.
Robin (Wieneke) Baker says
To all of the family members, I didn’t see this until the services were already in progress. I am soooo sorry to hear such sad news of such a wonderful lady. When in high school she was like a second mom to me and I loved her very much. I remember when I was a senior Mr Henderson let me go into Lawrence on Secretarys Day to get her flowers. She will be greatly missed by everyone.