Judy Davidson Lovell (May 7, 1940 – December 27, 2024), a lifetime resident of White County, ended her journey on this earth to start her new one, reuniting with those loved ones that had gone on before her. She was the daughter of James P. and Gladys (Nelms) Davidson of Cleveland, Georgia. James P. Davidson was the founder and publisher of The Cleveland Courier, a local newspaper of Cleveland and White County. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Hildebrand and Nell Davidson. She was preceded in death by her siblings, brothers Jimmy Davidson and Richard Davidson, and sisters, Barbara Ann Ivie and Charlene Cooper.
Judy spent her early years at her dad’s side, working and contributing to the newspaper, The Cleveland Courier. Her love for history, as well as music, kept her busy in all areas; which possibly helped lead her to the teaching career she loved so much. She taught at Lumpkin County and White County Schools for a total time of 42 years, resulting in numerous students that loved her and remembered her fondly in the years that followed.
Her joy was sharing her knowledge of history and the love she had for all the areas and activities she was involved in here in the community. She was past president of PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators); and an active member and past president of the White County Chapter of the Georgia Retired Educators.
Judy was also an active member, volunteer and past president of the White County Historical Society. In addition to the Historical Society, she was also a historical writer for the White County News, contributing articles on a weekly basis reflecting the history and people of White County that she loved.
She was a lifetime dedicated member of Cleveland United Methodist Church, now known as Cleveland First Methodist Church, serving in the Praise Choir and the Methodist Women Committee. Serving and volunteering on various committees of the church where needed and always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile and encouragement.
Survivors include her loving husband, Garland Lovell, of 64 years. Sons, Eddie and Sandy Lovell; Murrayville, GA; Jim Lovell; Cleveland, GA; grandsons, Craig and Carly Lovell; Kyle and Kayla Lovell and great-grandchildren Car son Lovell and Reagan Lovell.
The family requests no flowers be sent, instead please consider making a donation to the White County Historical Society or to Cleveland First Methodist Church in Judy’s name.
Visitation and Memorial Service on Saturday, January 4, 2025; will be held at Cleveland First Methodist Church; East Kytle Street; Cleveland, GA. Hours of visitation will be 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall and the Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706-868-3101.
