Nancy Leann Lovekamp Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nancy L. Lovekamp, 73, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at Passavant Area Hospital. She was born, June 15, 1947, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Robert G. and Bernice Meyer Lovekamp. Surviving are siblings, Linda (Melvin) Thies of Jacksonville, Galen Lovekamp of Bluffs, Carol (Brice) Lawson of Griggsville and Robyn (Michael) Williams of Judsonia, AR; nieces and nephews, Michael (Veronika) Thies of Jacksonville, Pamela White of Dania Beach, FL, Ginnie Adkins of Riverton, Phillip Lovekamp of Bluffs, Angela (Michael) Makabi of Perry, Travis (Jessica) Lawson of Griggsville, Cody (Kaitlyn) Lawson of Chambersburg, Crystal (Ben) Sotomayor of Kingwood, TX, Carrie Williams and Michelle (Kyle) Holloway both of Searcy, AR and seventeen great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Cyndi Lovekamp. Nancy graduated from Bluffs High School in 1965 and Western University in Macomb in 1969. She taught kindergarten, junior high and high school English, library science, language arts and served as media center supervisor in Meredosia and then at Winchester. Nancy directed many school plays and coached girls’ basketball briefly. After retiring from teaching, she worked as a secretary for the Jacksonville Public School Foundation, the Jacksonville School District in the Early Years Program and then, in the District’s Curriculum Office. Nancy learned to play piano as a youngster and played at some weddings. She loved to sing and was an excellent painter in watercolor and oils. Nancy enjoyed cooking from the time she was in 4-H. After her retirement, she began sewing and making quilts. Nancy was a caring person who helped others, many times anonymously, and was proud of her nieces and nephews. She had a special place in her heart for her cats. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery near Bluffs. Daws Family Funeral Home is in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice.

Nancy Leann Lovekamp

June 15, 1947 - September 21, 2020

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Nancy Leann Lovekamp

June 15, 1947 - September 21, 2020

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