Dianna Marie Wathen Lovell, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born December 18, 1944, in Owensboro, to the late Edward Wathen and Marie Mills Wathen. Dianna retired from National Linen where she was a seamstress.
Dianna was family oriented; she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was very talented at crocheting, sewing, and quilting. Dianna also enjoyed gardening and canning the vegetables that she grew. She loved watching her favorite tv shows, Gunsmoke and Steve Harvey. Dianna was also a great baker and enjoyed baking when she could.
Along with her parents, Dianna was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Lovell, and several siblings.
She is survived by her children: Michael Sikes (Sherry Fernandez-Lay) of Florida, Rodney (Rebecca) Sikes, and Matthew Sikes both of Owensboro; grandchildren: Jenna Sikes, Michael “Mickey” Sikes, Savannah “Sunshine” Sikes, and Kaiden “Bumblebee” Sikes; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.
Private services will be held at a later date with a burial to follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Dianna Marie Wathen Lovell. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mrs. Lovell and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.