Elizabeth Charlene Lovelady

Elizabeth Charlene Lovelady (Affectionately known by her family and friends as "Choc" and "Lizzy") January 28, 1950–November 3rd, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on November 3rd, 2026 in Farmington, New Mexico.

Elizabeth was born on January 28th 1950 in Roswell, New Mexico, to William and Marie King.

Elizabeth graduated from Goddard high school in the summer of 1967 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart David Lovelady on September 4th 1967.

From a young age, Elizabeth had a love for animals and dedicated years to volunteering for a non-profit animal rescue in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Elizabeth moved to Farmington, New Mexico in 1999 and began her career in the car business. After retiring, Elizabeth loved nothing more than spending time with her friends and family and spreading her love for the Lord.

She is survived by the father of her children, David Lovelady, and her children David Wayne Lovelady (Katrina)Alexis Fanto (Luigi), her sister Billie Ray, daughter-in-law Lore Tuning and her grandchildren, Tate Lovelady, Gemma Lovelady, Braxton Lovelady, Marshall Lovelady, Madelyn Tuning, Skye and Sophia Fanto, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends she loved dearly.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie King, her son Braxton Lovelady, son-in-law Robert Molina, sisters Caroline Sneed and Virginia Guynes, maternal grandparents Effie May and John Carroll Metcalf, and paternal grandparents Edmond and Blanche King.

Elizabeth will always be remembered for her kind soul, infectious laugh, beautiful smile and the love she so freely gave to everyone.

A celebration of life will be held on December 7, 2026, at 11:00 am at Hills church located at 5101 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico.