Margaret Lovett

ROSSVILLE — Margaret Evelyn Woods Pierce Lovett, 95, of Rossville, went to be with Jesus April 24, 2018, at her son’s and daughter-in- law’s home in Rock Spring, GA. She was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Rossville, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Naomi Jane Calhoun and William Carson Woods. She was a military wife for 25 years and raised her children at various AFBs in Virginia, Montana, Mississippi, Illinois and Texas. She worked also as a PBX Operator, Commissary Cashier and Accountant Auditor. She was a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church and studied her bible every day. Mrs. Lovett had many arts and crafts hobbies and her last project still in progress was a crocheted quilt. She is survived by her son, Jerry(Patricia) Pierce; granddaughter, Giovanna(John) Pierce-Mey; and great- granddaughter, Lauryn Mey. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Pierce and husband Robert Lovett. The family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice(Dusty) and assistant caregivers Patch(Taire) Pulver and Charles(Wilma) Rodgers. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday May 1, 2018, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.