Margie Mabel Lovitt

Margarita Mabel Ancenson Baldonado Lovitt, 82, of Decatur, Arkansas, died May 10, 2026 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR. She was the second child born on December 17,1943 in Parks, Nebraska to Meloquias "Max" and Maria M. "Mary" (Maes) Baldonado. As an infant she and her family lived in New Mexico with Spanish being her first language, later they settled in Wauneta Nebraska where she attended school and learned English. During high school she worked at the local drive in and after graduation attended business school in Omaha, NE. On January 28, 1967, she married Lester "Bud" Lovitt at the St John's Catholic Church in Wauneta, NE and together they shared 59 years of marriage. Before her family moved to Arkansas in 1981, she worked as a CNA at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE and also as head cook at the McCook Community College. After moving to Arkansas, she worked at Dawn Hill Country Club a few years. She was later asked by Mr. Peterson to manage the The House of Chicken in Decatur, AR. From there she became a district manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken and finished her career at Walmart working as a CSM and retired from the mail room at the corporate office in Bentonville. Margie would never turn down an invite and would always be the life of the party. She enjoyed cheering for her two favorite teams, the Razorbacks and Huskers. She loved to follow her children and grandchildren to all of their extracurricular activities. She enjoyed traveling to OKC to help with a wedding or special event with the flower shop. Cooking for her family and her children's friends was a great enjoyment, as her door was always open and they enjoyed many meals at "Granny's house." She had a great love for animals and always had at least one pet in her home. Margie is survived by Husband "Bud" of Decatur, AR, Son Michael Lovitt (Todd Schrag) of Edmond, OK, Daughter Lesli (Shawn) Haag of Decatur, AR, Son Justin Lovitt of Decatur, AR, Brothers Fred (JoBelle) Baldonado of Chicago, IL, and Jim (Sharri) Baldonado of Elwood, NE, Sisters Nelda Walker of Cambridge, NE and Rae (David) Milanovich of Goodyear, AZ, Grandchildren Christopher Summers of Miami, Fl, Dusty (Olivia) Haag of Colcord, OK, Emmi Haag (Dylan McReynolds) of Colcord, OK., Jazzi Lovitt of Gentry, AR and great grandson Grayson Haag, several nieces and nephews along with a host of Grand fur babies. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Stepfather Kenny Munson, Daughter Cindi, an infant Brother and Sister Darlene (Lynn) Haarberg. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday May 12, 2026, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday May 13, 2026, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Siloam Springs, AR. Burial will be at the Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, AR Memorials are suggested in memory of Margie to the Circle of Life to support patient care and family services at Circle of Life, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762 or http://www.GiveToCircle.org

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Margie Mabel Lovitt

December 17, 1943 - May 10, 2026