Lovenia Wilhoite

Lovenia Mae Wilhoite, 86, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking. She was a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ.Survivors include her daughter, Merry Lue Castings; son, Mark Wilhoite, of Chattanooga; brother, Harry K. Ritchie Jr., of Ooltewah; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew; and stepmother, Jean Ritchey, of Chattanooga.Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chattanooga Memorial Park with Pat Roark officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or Hospice of Chattanooga.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Visitation is 4 -7 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace 877-3524.