Edith Lovell

THEBES, Ill. -- Edith Irene Lovell, 83, of Thebes died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Alexander County, Ill., daughter of Charles E. and Wavie A. Coursey Fisher. She married Howard W. Lovell, who died July 10, 2004.

Lovell had owned and operated a restaurant.

Survivors include two daughters, Ann Snell of Thebes, Maida Stuart of Sparta, Ill.; a son, Roy Lovell of Thebes; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill.

The funeral will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Earnest Brown officiating. Private burial will be at a later date.