Anita Lovely

Anita Foster Lovely, age 74, transitioned unexpectedly but peacefully September 25, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia PA, to the late Grace Camp Foster and Asa Foster on February 13, 1950. Her family moved to 735 Chatsworth Road, Tabernacle NJ, when she was a little girl. Anita was a graduate of the Class of 1967 from Lenape Regional High School in Medford NJ. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister (Tiki Ornt) and brother (Dr Joseph Foster). After graduation she became a licensed graduate practical nurse and worked her way through undergraduate school where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and her Master of Art degree in Economics. Anita worked as an Economist for Riverwood International and for the State of Georgia. She taught Economics, Management, and Business at Prairie View A&M University, The College of New Jersey, Dekalb College, and Burlington County College. She also served as Director of Education Programs for the Center for Theoretical Studies of Physical Systems at Clark Atlanta University. After her oldest son, Curtis, retired her early, she wrote a novel, Betrayals. She also wrote another novel, Dark Passions. She was elected as Committeewoman in Lumberton Township NJ, in 2011, becoming the first Black woman to serve in that capacity in that town. She led the town with four White conservative men, which was very rare in those days. As an adult, Anita volunteered in most areas where she lived, which included South Jersey, Philadelphia PA, York PA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and Baltimore MD. Most of her volunteer service dealt with helping the working poor, the homeless, women trying to get back on their feet, and leading classes as a certified Yoga and Pilates teacher. Anita was always physically active by working out in the gym, swimming, playing tennis, hiking, horseback riding, biking, or just taking a stroll through a beautiful park. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and painting. She will be remembered as an empathetic and fun-loving lady who loved people from all cultures and backgrounds. Her legacy will be carried through the years by her husband, Gene Lovely; sons, Curtis Foster (Jozette) of Lawrenceville GA, and Horace Adrian Phelps III of Lithonia GA; daughter, Gina Boykin of Chamblee GA; grandchildren, Sophia Foster and Ronin Foster of Takoma WA, Bishop Foster of Lawrenceville GA, Anita Murkaba and Aziya Murkaba of Lithonia GA, Aaron Lovely and Cailen Boykin of Chamblee GA, and Lyrik Darby of Lawrenceville GA. Sisters, Dorothea Hall (Howard), Sharon Gautier (Andres), Michele Lucas (Lawrence), Sky Blue, Jakki Quatro (John), Judy Ramos (Pablo), Dr. Gail Lewis (Dr. Phil); brother, Gregory Foster (Dr. Nikki); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 11:00 AM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Interment will be held at Gwinnett Memorial Park 925 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045.

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Anita Lovely

February 13, 1950 - September 25, 2024