Odell T Lovell

New Iberia—Funeral services for Odell T. Lovell will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 3:00 pm at David Funeral Home of New Iberia with Fr. Ed Degeyter officiating the service. Entombment will follow at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum.

Visitation will be conducted on Thursday, May 21, 2020, beginning at 12:00 noon until the time of service. (Given the current pandemic situation, the family understands your concerns and would like for you to know they fully understand if you are unable to attend.)

Born in Parks and a lifelong resident of New Iberia, Odell was born to Alexie, Sr. and Jeanne Blanchard Theriot on September 1, 1929.

Odell Lovell, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 8:17 pm at her residence with her family at her side.

Odell had a great talent for crocheting. She would make baby bonnets and booties that were sold at Abdallas and Wormers clothing stores in New Iberia.

She led a very active lifestyle with her husband. They would often go bowling, play badminton, pickleball, dancing, and attend casino parties. She and Ray would participate in the Senior Olympics. They actually were gold medalist in several of the events. She also enjoyed traveling with friends.

Like any mother and grandmother, she truly enjoyed spending time with her family.

Odell is survived by her children, Helen Christy and husband Jack of Carencro, Joseph Ray Lovell, Jr. of New Iberia, Madeline Angelle and husband Larry, Sr. of New Iberia, Vanessa and husband Todd, Mack Lovell, Sr., and wife Dana of New Iberia, Elaine Bourque of New Iberia; siblings, Clarence Theriot and wife Ozia, Maydelle Dupuis and husband Lawrence, Sr., Ameline Theriot, Joyce Champagne and husband Jessie, Mary Jane Ozenne; grandchildren, Michael Christy, Shannon Christy, Keenan Louviere, Katie Lovell, Tonia Angelle, Amie Medeiros, Melissa Pitre, Christy St. Romain, Lorie Gresham, Larry Angelle, Jr., Jacob Angelle, Victoria Angelle, Britni, Brandi, Todd II, Mack Lovell II, Luke Lovell, Cody Bourque, Chelsea Bourque, Zachary Bourque, Cydnie Bourque, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mack Lovell II, Luke Lovell, Cody Bourque, Zachary Bourque, Jacob Angelle, and Larry Angelle, Jr.

Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be Todd II and Keenan Louviere.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Joseph Ray Lovell, Sr.; her parents, Alexie, Sr. and Jeanne Blanchard Theriot, grandchildren, Lance Lovell, Tara, and Jessica; siblings, Milton Theriot, Alexie Theriot, Jr., Mildred Degeyter, Aline Guidry, and Lillian Degeyter.

The Lovell family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heart of Hospice and all the devoted caregivers who took such wonderful care of their mother.

You may sign the guest registry book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. (337) 369-6336 is in charge of funeral arrangements.