Judith "Judy" Lynn Kade Lovern

Princeton, WV  24740

Judith "Judy" Lynn Kade Lovern, 81, of Princeton, died peacefully Sunday, April12, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 19, 1944, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Ishmael Byron Kade & Ada Brewster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Dr. William Lee "Jim" Lovern, stepson, James Eric Lovern, brothers, William Byton Kade & George Patterson "Pat" Kade who resided with her until his death recently. Judy loved animals, caring for the deer, squirrels, birds, dogs in her neighborhood, and walking with her friend Melanie Jessee. Judy was a wonderful cook, sharing bread & cookies. She was a devoted and loving caregiver for multiple family members. Survivors include her son Jon M. Lovern & wife Lori, two grandchildren, Ian William Lovern & wife Danica, Molly Elise Lovern & husband David, three nephews, Glen Allen "Al" Kade. David Patterson Kade & wife Julia, & Mark Robin Kade. In celebration of Judy Lovern's life, a time of sharing will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mercer County Humane Society, 961 Shelter Road, Princeton WV 24740. The Lovern Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.