Mavis Lovell Obituary

The family of Mavis Lovell of Russellville, Arkansas announces her passing on July 15, 2026. Mavis, born on January 9, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mavis Lovell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Joy and Virgie Joy (Clark); her significant other Jimmy D. Lovell; her children, Daneal Nichols and Wendy Davis; and her siblings, Homer Joy, Jim Joy, Freda Joy, Gary Joy, Wayne Joy, Ben Joy and Suzi Wascom.

She is survived by: her sons, David Nichols of Plainview, Dusty Lovell (Tracie) of Knoxville and Donovan Lovell of Russellville; her grandchildren, David Jr. Nichols (Candace) of Houston, Texas, Joshua Nichols of Plainview, Dustin Lovell of Knoxville, Dillon Lovell (Danielle) of Knoxville, Curtis Lovell (Monica) of Greers Ferry, Brandon Lovell of Clarksville and Monica Lovell of Clarksville; her great grandchildren, Elijah Clark, Trey Nichols, Bennett Nichols, Adrianna Nichols, Sylas Nichols, Otis Nichols, Willow Nichols, Adam Lovell, Brody Lovell, Reese Lovell, Kloie Lovell and Mary Kate Lovell; her siblings, Tina Rackley (Billy) of Searcy and Kenny Joy (Connie) of Heber Springs; and her sister-in-law Crystal Joy of Spokane, Washington. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.