Carolyn Lou Lovelady, Bethany, Oklahoma Carolyn Lou Lovelady passed quietly in her sleep after a brief illness on May 8, 2021, in Oklahoma City, OK. Carolyn was born in Antlers, OK, on August 7, 1930, to Lucille Edwards Gray and Robert Roy Gray. She and her sister, Marjorie Beth, were raised in Altus, OK, where she graduated from high school. She then attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee on scholarship. Due to financial difficulties, she withdrew from school and was invited by the OBU president to serve as Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Registrar. While living and working in Shawnee, Carolyn met and married Dickey M. Lovelady on July 12, 1955. She worked in the Oklahoma City area primarily at financial institutions until the adoption of their first child, Rob Roy, in 1960. They adopted their second child, Laura Lou, in 1961 and had their third child, Robin Renee, in 1968. During those years, she was a stay-at-home mom and very much involved in her local church serving in many leadership positions and church committees. Many might remember her serving as the hostess for weddings and church events and also as a Bible study teacher for youth, college and married adult ladies. On Mothers Day in 1980, Carolyn made the decision to come to Council Road Baptist Church in a support position. She served as a secretary and administrative assistant for many years. In 1993, she began working with senior adults and in 1995 was promoted to the staff position as Senior Adult Minister. Carolyn continued her ministry there until her retirement at age 80. Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994. She made a complete recovery and spent the rest of her days cancer free. Carolyn was a devoted grandmother attending graduations, award ceremonies, plays and concerts until her health would no longer allow. She also had many faithful friends in church and in the facility where she lived. All of this is a testimony to her life and to her commitment to Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick M. Lovelady; her father, Robert Roy Gray; her mother, Lucille Edwards Gray; and her sister, Marjorie Beth Shirley. She is survived by her son, Rob Roy Lovelady; her daughter, Laura Lou Lovelady; her daughter, Robin Renee Rose; her daughter-in-law, Amber Lovelady; her son-in-law, John Rose; her grandchildren, Madelyne, Jennifer, Kailee, Riley, Marshal and Joshua; and her great-grandchildren, Chloe, Christina, Brayden and twins expected in December. Family and friends are invited to a viewing at Mercer-Adams in Bethany, OK, on Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family members will be welcoming guests from 6 to 8 p.m. To honor Carolyns last wishes and because of her struggle with COVID over the past several months, her life will be celebrated in a safe and minimalistic manner. There will be an intimate service with family at Mercer Adams on May 14, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. All others are invited to meet at the Bethany Cemetery at 12 p.m. for a closed-casket, open-air service with music and a message by Pastor Rick Thompson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society. . Funeral Service Friday, May 14, 2021 10:30 AM The funeral service is private. However, you are invited to view the webcast on this obituary page. Graveside Service Bethany Cemetery Friday, May 14, 2021 12:00 PM N.W. 63rd and Rockwell Bethany, Oklahoma 73008 The graveside service is open to the public.