CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County community is mourning the sudden loss of a well-known White County Historian and lifelong resident, Judy Lovell. Lovell passed away at 84, on Friday, December 27.
The daughter of James Davidson, the founder and publisher of The Cleveland Courier, an early newspaper for Cleveland and White County. Judy spent her early life by her dad’s side, working and contributing to the newspaper (which is no longer in publication).
Her love for history, as well as music, kept her busy along with her teaching career she loved so much. Lovell taught at Lumpkin County and White County Schools for 42 years.
She was the past president of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), and an active member and past president of the White County Chapter of the Georgia Retired Educators.
Lovell was also an active member, volunteer, and past president of the White County Historical Society, and her historical writings appeared weekly in the White County News.
Lovell regularly attended the Cleveland City Council meetings, providing a history moment during public comment time.
She is survived by her husband, Garland Lovell, and sons, Eddie and Jim Lovell.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and a memorial service will follow on Saturday, January 4, at Cleveland First Methodist Church.
