Ellen Lovett

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Our beloved Ellen Lovett, 95, was priced far above rubies. Ellen passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 18th, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2101 N. Coulter in Amarillo, Texas. The family invites any and all who knew Ellen and were touched by her service to attend. Private graveside services will take place that same morning at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements will be under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Ellen Dee Lovett was born on July 14, 1929, in Mobeetie, Texas, to Earnest and Lela Brock. She married Robert Lovett on February 25, 1951, in Dumas, Texas. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2006. Ellen dedicated much of her life to the service of her family and countless others. Her dedication to her Savior, Jesus Christ, was apparent in all of the callings she held and the service she loved to give. She was also an outstanding school teacher. She taught elementary school in Amarillo for 16 years and another 2 years in Anchorage, Alaska. In addition to her teaching career, she was a professional genealogist and had a deep passion for quilting in her spare time. Ellen was renowned for her warm hospitality. Many a stranger took refuge in her home. She was also famous for her delicious rolls and for her ability to prepare meals for large gatherings! She also volunteered at girls' camps, where her joyful spirit left a lasting impression for generations to come.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Lela Brock; her husband, Robert Latter Lovett; two sisters, Vertalee Coleman and Stella Sparks; and her only brother, E.C. Brock; two grandchildren, Ryan Adams and Angela Adams Jensen; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Bradford Lovett.

Survivors include her two daughters, Margie Adams and husband Marlin of Thomaston, Georgia, and Stephanie Updike and husband Pete of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her two sons, Brock Lovett and Todd Lovett and his wife Peg, all of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Jean Morrow of Valiant, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law, Linda Brock of Toler, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and 76 great-grandchildren to date! Survivors also include a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

To Ellen Lovett, the most important things in this life were her family and her faith. She left behind a lifetime of love, lessons, and legacy. She was indeed a virtuous woman.