A family memorial service for Lola “Dee” Stover, 83, will be held at a later date. Mrs. Stover died on June 27, in Winnsboro. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Clendenin, West Virginia, to Ira Watson Belcher and Goldie Frances Mullins.
Mrs. Stover dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and welcoming home for them. She found joy in various hobbies such as gardening, cooking delicious meals from scratch, sewing, and creating beautiful quilts. Her love for animals was evident in the way she cared for every furry friend that crossed her path and donated to the SPCA.
She is survived by her life’s partner, Allen Ray Stover; children, Danny Ray Stover, Donald Allen Stover and wife Anita Joy, and Darlena June Martinez; grandchildren, Michael Allen Stover, Danielle Marie Stover, Joshua Allen Stover, Colleen Rae Stover, Erica Lee Martinez and Mattison Alexandra Martinez; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Penelope Stover, Oliver Gonzalez, Nicholas Brien Allen Stover, Christopher Allen Lee Hughes, Matthew Casey James Stover, Ayden Joshua Edward Cardwell, Christian Ryan Longoria Jr., Liliana Lee Longoria and Josie Rae Gaby; and sister, Peggy Kerestes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Goldie Belcher, and siblings, Conrad Belcher, Veda Evans, Arminta Belcher and Joanne Keith.
Donations may be made to the SPCA in her name.