Mary Rebecca “Becky” Lovett, 75, of Campbellsville, KY, a daughter of the late James Wethington and Mellie Wethington, was born September 28, 1942 in Casey County. She died July 9, 2018 at Hardin Memorial Hospital after an illness.
She attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple where she made a profession of faith and was a Sunday School and children’s church teacher. She spent 40 years as an educator, teacher, and principal. Becky loved storytelling, loved working with children, and loved her Lord. She loved working in her garden and spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS:
Husband, Danny Lovett whom she married on May 27, 2006
2 daughters: Genise Oberson and husband Jonothan of Lebanon, and Sarah Sumners of Campbellsville
1 son: Daniel Lovett of Campbellsville
4 granddaughters: Allison Bailey Sumners, Jaden Elizabeth Orberson, Marissa Lee Sumners, and Janelle Madison Orberson
2 brothers: Eddie Wethington and wife Bonnie of Indiana, and Jack Wethington and wife Shelia of Campbellsville
2 sisters: Eula Mae Buck of Campbellsville, and Ann Holmes and husband Junior of Columbia
1 aunt: Betty Douglas of Ohio
Several nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Wethington, in 2002, her mother, Mellie C. Wethington, in 1998, and three siblings, William Otho Wethington, Barbara Wethington, and Joseph Wethington.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Funeral Service: Thursday, July 12, at 10:00 AM at the Campbellsville Baptist Temple, 1360 Old Hodgenville Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Jase Divens officiating
Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Bible fund at Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Those can be made in person at the church or the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the funeral home website.
