Mary Elizabeth Lovelace

Mary Beth Lovelace of Waco passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Catherine Center. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Sharron Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mary Beth was born October 31, 1920 in Oglesby, Texas to George and Edna Green. She attended Oglesby High School, Tarleton Junior College and the University of Texas. She had been a resident of Waco since February 1946 and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waco. She was married to Ben F. Mitchell from April 1947 until his death in February 1969. She was married to Richard Carl Lovelace from May 1986 until his death in May 1994. Mrs. Lovelace retired in February 1977 after 32 years employment with the federal government. During retirement she enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edna Green and her brother Frederick Green. She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Green Hudiburgh; niece, Neva Cochran and husband, Don, of Dallas; nephew, Tom Hudiburgh and wife, Sue, of Carrollton; and grandniece, Stephanie Hudiburgh. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or a favorite charity. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.