Betty Ruth Dowless Lovette, age 92, of Lumberton entered into eternal peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at her home on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Betty was born on April 27, 1932 in Robeson County to the late A. C. Dowless and Sally Moore Dowless. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters: Ada Dowless Rogers, Clarece Dowless Graham, Aletha Dowless Seals, and Annie Neal Dowless Stricklin; her brothers: Leo Dowless, Earl Dowless, Theodore Dowless, and John Dowless; and her former husband, Carl H. Lovette, Sr.

Betty retired from J.C. Penny as a sales clerk at the make-up counter in 1992. She was a dedicated member of East Lumberton Baptist Church. She loved her family. She enjoyed working in her yard, especially flowers as long as she was able.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Andrews and husband Davis "Duck" and Samantha Lovette and fiancé Steve Hobbs, both of Lumberton; son, Carl H. Lovette and wife Donna of Fairmont; grandchildren: Ben Andrews (Kristie), Carlabeth Andrews (Eddie Scott), Sandy Marie Bryan, Katy Ann Patterson, Abby Lynn Patterson, and Clairey Lovette; and 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends that she cherished.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton NC. Pastor Mike Bowen will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Homebound Ministry of East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358.