Here is the link to Judi's obit if you'd like to see a photo of her. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Judith-Lov elace <http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Judith-Lo velace&lc=2224&pid=182405302&mid=7159184> &lc=2224&pid=182405302&mid=7159184 Here is the text of the obit for the archives: In Memory of Judith Anne Lovelace August 21, 1946 - November 6, 2016 Judith Anne Lovelace, 70, fell asleep Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home in Taylorsville. Judi was pre-deceased by her parents Walter Washington Lovelace and Lillie Mae Abernethy Lovelace, and "adopted" mother Irene Bunton, all of Hickory. Judi is survived by her true friend and sister in Christ for 40 years Sylvia Bunton, of the home; brother and sister-in-law Gregory Lee and Susan Deal Lovelace of Charleston, SC; nieces Sara Mae Lovelace of Charleston, and Maya Marie Lovelace of Portland, OR; aunts Inez Lovelace Jenkins of Nebo, Ruth Lovelace Smith of Morganton, and Jeanne D'Arcy of Hickory; uncle Lloyd Young of Connelly Springs; and numerous cousins in North and South Carolina; and Bunton family Chris, Elaine, and Arielle Bunton; Gene, Brenda, Jada and Philip Bunton; Ron and Roben Bunton Jarrett and Stephanie and Jason; and canine companions Eddie, Taz, Coco, and Sam. A Christian all of her adult life, Judi was instrumental in helping to establish her home-based church, and she demonstrated a strong commitment to both the church and the family she enjoyed there. Through the last 20 years, she and was a faithful supporter of the home church. One of her passions was the teaching of Old Testament History. Judi retired from the nursing profession as an accomplished Registered Nurse. Over a career of nearly 35 years, she practiced in the areas of labor and delivery, emergency nursing, and cardiovascular intensive care. She made a lasting impression upon her many patients and is well-remembered as a competent and caring professional. Throughout her life, Judi had many and varied interests: history, particularly of the World and Vietnam Wars; gardening; reading; woodcarving; greeting card design; and photography. She was also a collector of stamps, coins, minerals, gems, and seashells; a student of science and of science fiction; and a crossword puzzle fanatic. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 11 at 5pm at Hickory Funeral Home, 1031 11th Ave. Blvd. SE, Hickory. Friends and family will gather following the service at the Funeral Home. Contributions to local no-kill animal shelters in your area are suggested. Online Condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home. Peace, Part of the Tree, Greg