LOVINIA RALEIGH

Lovina R. Alderton Raleigh, 85, of Ewing, Mo., passed away at 6:16 AM, Monday, December 8,
2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill.
Graveside Services: 11:30 AM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Queen of Peace Catholic
Cemetery in Ewing, MO. Rev. Elmer Hagood officiating. Pallbearers: Kevin Krietemeyer, Andy
Krietemeyer, Dustin Johnston, Steve Raleigh, Alex Raleigh, Chance Raleigh and Zach Patterson
Honorary pallbearers: Arch, Diana DeMoss, Samantha Saxbury, Katie Berhorst, Hannah Allen,
Tabitha Patterson, Haley Mester and Stephanie Welch.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ball-Davis Funeral Home in Ewing, Mo.
Lovina was born on October 15,1940, in Durham, Mo., to David Owen Alderton and Leila Blanch
Clow. She married William “Bill” Gerald Raleigh, Sr. in Walls, MS, on May 28, 1958. He survives.
Her children include: Sheila (Phil) Pennington, Peggy (Eric) Brown, DeAnn (Brad) Gosney,
William Gerald (Sharon) Raleigh, Jr., Judy (Clyde) Patterson, David (Debbie) Raleigh, Jeri (Mark)
Waterman, Grandchildren, Kevin Krietemeyer, Jill Arch, Andy Krietemeyer, Diana DeMoss,
Dustin Johnston, Samantha Saxbury, Katie Berhorst, Hannah Allen, Steve Raleigh, Stephanie
Welch, Tabitha Patterson, Zach Patterson, Chance Raleigh, Alex Raleigh, Haley Mester, many
great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, brother, Lyndon Alderton, sisters, Zelma
McMullen and Luella Featherlin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lovina was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sheila Pennington, brothers, David
Alderton, Charles Alderton and sister, Carolyn Stice.
Lovina was a woman whose life was defined by deep faith and an unwavering love for her
family. She began her career at Motorola before proudly owning and operating the “Cougar
Den” restaurants, later spending several years caring for others at Prairie View and Country Aire
Retirement Estate. Lovina adored her children and grandchildren unconditionally, never missing
an opportunity to support them at their activities.
Creative and thoughtful, she enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting, puzzles, and exploring her passion
for genealogy. Her home was always filled with cherished photos of family and friends, each a
reminder of the love and memories she held close. Lovina also loved her church and found
great joy in the fellowship of her church family. Her legacy is one of kindness, dedication, and a
heart full of love.