Obituary of Marjorie D. Lovelass

Vestal: Marjorie Lovelass, 90, of Vestal, passed away on Oct. 29, 2014 at Wilson Hospital. Marj was born in Brooklyn, NY on Oct. 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Ella (Bennett) and Claude deLorraine. She is survived by her husband of 64 years: J. Lester Lovelass. She was the proud mother of 3 sons and a daughter: Jay Lovelass (Erin), Lorraine Arrow (Joe), Jimmy Lovelass (infant son, deceased) and Ike Lovelass (Julie). Also surviving are: her sisters Ella Clayton and Ruth deLorraine, predeceased by brothers Harry deLorraine and Harold deLorraine. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Seth (Liz), Matthew, Sarah (Edward), Josh, Preston, Harrison, Tia, Emily, and Jimmy and great grandson Carter. She received her Master's from SUNY Albany, Class of 1947. Marj was a 65 year member of Vestal United Methodist Church. She found great joy in watching her grandchildren grow and blossom through their lives and activities. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Vestal United Methodist Church, located at 328 Main Street, Vestal NY. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until the noon service. Friends wishing to honor Marjorie with a charitable contribution or in lieu of flowers may kindly consider doing so to the Boy's and Girl's Club of Western Broome County, or Vestal United Methodist Church.