Cover photo for Lovie Mcpherson Smith's Obituary
Lovie Mcpherson Smith Profile Photo
1940 Lovie 2020

Lovie Mcpherson Smith

March 4, 1940 — June 14, 2020

Lovie (Nig) Lawanda McPherson Smith longtime resident of Belle Chasse, LA entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 14, 2020. She was born on March 4, 1940 in Winnfield, LA to the late James A. McPherson and Dovie Smith McPherson. Lovie was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Wilborn “Mann” Smith. She was a loving mother to Gary Mitchell Smith (Darnell) and Theresa Smith Ferguson (late Kevin). Lovie was a proud grandmother of Julie Smith (Rollin), Kasi Ferguson, Daniel Smith (Taylor) and Dillon Ferguson. She also was great grandmother to Cayden Smith, Jasi Johnson, Everlie Livingston, Savannah & Gavin Smith and Dillon Ferguson Jr. She is also survived by her sister Joan McPherson Wharton (Jim). She is preceded in death by her sisters Juanita McPherson Berryman(Robert), Gloria McPherson Mathews(Jim), her twin Dovie McPherson Gugliuzza(Veto) her brothers Claude Cayce McPherson(Betty) and James Donald McPherson(Dorline). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She graduated in 1958 from Oak Grove High with honors and attended Centenary College of Louisiana. Lovie retired after over 25 years from the U.S. Air Force Reserve 926th Fighter Wing as Chief of Civilian Personnel. She loved fishing with her husband and was an avid fan of LSU football and the New Orleans Saints. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed especially being with her great grandchildren. She also enjoyed country music and listening to her son and his band when they played at various clubs around the city. In her younger years she loved racing cars. In 1965 Pearl River Raceway announced the beginning of a women’s division. Lovie entered her first race ever and won. She went on to finish the season undefeated after 10 races, qualified for the championship race where she won and claimed the Women’s Divisional Championship title. She touched many lives along the way and was loved by all that knew her. A very special thank you to all the staff of Tranquil Living who cared for and loved her like their own. They were truly a blessing to her and the family.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Interment Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Belle Chasse, LA. Visitation will be held Friday from 11 AM until 1:30 PM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/ or Children’s Hospital Development Office, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans Louisiana 70115
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lovie Mcpherson Smith, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, June 19, 2020

11:00am - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery

8968 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 13

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree