Katherine Elizabeth Lovely, affectionately known as Lisa, 76, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Lisa was born to the late Harry and Amelia Bischoff on November 18, 1948 in Hoboken, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lovely.

Lisa never met a stranger and was a caring friend to all. She was a collector of many "treasures of the deep". She was a food enthusiast who loved to cook and enjoyed sharing recipes and food photos with her friends and family. Lisa was a Jersey girl at heart and lifelong NY Yankee fan. She often shared fond memories of the good times at Palisades Amusement Park back in the Glory Days.  Lisa saw many of the greats in concert; Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valle but most notable, Queen at Madison Square Garden.

Lisa is survived by her children Kimberly and Lynell Johnson, Kenneth and Jennifer Lovely and three granddaughters KyLee Johnson, Morgan and Sarah Lovely and beloved granddog, Lily.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SECU Hospice House by sending donations to Johnston Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577