Lovella Ralstin

Lovella Ann Hayes Ralstin, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the age of 72. She was born on November 3, 1939 in Coffeyville, Kansas to RussellWhitey and Agnes Connor Hayes. Lovella gained a love of travel during her early years as her parents moved throughout the Unites States following reservoir construction. During retirement Lovella and her husband Mervin fulfilled their lifelong dream traveling and visiting many places including 48 states, parts of Canada and Mexico. During that time she worked extensively on completing the family genealogy. Lovellas biggest delight was her family she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband Mervin, daughters Rebecca Galindo and husband Pete, Martha Alexander and husband Paul, Helena Purl and husband Charlie, son Russell Glenn Ralstin and wife Sara, sister Kay Childress and husband Ron, eleven grandchildren Alexandria Purl, Scott Villanueva, Rex Purl, Jeff Villanueva, Kayla Jennings, Amanda Purl, Michael Ralstin, Richard Alexander, David Alexander, Lacey Alexander, Stormy Ralstin, eight greatgrandchildren Brayden, Charlee, Bryson, Kylee, Gabby, Jacob, Connor, Jordon, and numerous other loving family and friends. A visitation will begin on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 69:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 851 Hwy 517 West, Dickinson, Texas 77573. A visitation will follow on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 37:00pm with a celebration of life beginning at 5:00pm at PenwellGabel Funeral Home, 2405 Woodland, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337. A Grave Side Ceremony will take place on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Flowers can be sent to PenwellGabel Funeral Home or in lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to The MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St. Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620.