Lovetta Thomas Moss
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Lovetta G. Thomas Moss, of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2021 at the age of 85. She was a true lady, faithful wife, wonderful mother and grandmother, and servant of the Lord. She was an LPN who later retired from Martin Marietta after over 34 years of dedicated service as an Executive Secretary. Lovetta had the gift of craftmanship and cooking and was a master at nearly everything she attempted. She was a life-long learner who attended West Virginia State University and Knoxville College. She was a lifelong member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to be educated and gifted them in many ways. She was an advocate for civil rights throughout her life. She was also an avid world traveler. Lovetta will always be remembered for love of family and friends.
Lovetta was preceded in death by husband and father of her children, Harrison Herman Thomas; husband, Charles Moss; and brother, Leonard Kerr.
She leaves to carry on her legacy children, Telinda Thomas and husband James Edward Jackson, Jr. Cedric Thomas; grandchildren, Chelsea (Jason) Coleman, Harrison Thomas; great-grandchildren, Aspen and Zoe Coleman; 3 step-children and 6 step-grandchildren; several children she held special to her heart and called her own, including the Hartsell family, Davis family, Strong family; and other extended family and friends.
Lovetta's life will be celebrated by her family privately. She will be laid to rest at the East Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to East Tennessee Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Berry Highland South is honored to serve the Thomas Moss family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at berryhighlandsouth.com.