LUCY ARLEA LOVE

Lucy Arlea Love, 95, a resident of Fort Scott, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at her home.

She was born June 30, 1916, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Charles King and Carie Minnie Coy King.

She married Ulysses Sherman Love on Dec. 7, 1946, at Pittsburg, Kan. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1999.

In her earlier years, Lucy had worked for Ahren's Produce and Campbell's Laundry.

She later was employed by Key Industries and Fort Scott Manor.

She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and working with her flowers and houseplants, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Anthony of Fort Scott; a daughter-in-law, Pat Love, Fort Scott; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Love and Robert Love, a daughter, Clara Hawkins, two sisters, Lena Ames and Verbel Stephenson, a brother, Louis King, a grandson, Jay Anthony and a great-grandson, James Carter.

Elders Robert and Kathy Clark will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Community of Christ Church or the Mercy Home Health and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.