Deborah Marie Lovoi
Deborah Marie Lovoi, 78, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1945, to Zula Tully Kimbrough and Virgil Kimbrough in Banana River, Florida.
She married the love her life, Jasper Joseph Lovoi, Jr. (J.J.), on April 11, 1965, and had 7 children, Rosalie Lovoi, Mary Goode, Jenifer Dold, Josh Lovoi, Jasper Lovoi III, Justin Lovoi and Jonathan Lovoi.
After graduating from South Park High School, she became a ballerina for the Beaumont Civic Ballet and a teacher at the Marsha Woody Academy of Dance. After raising all of her 7 children, she went back to school and graduated from Lamar University with a degree in Sociology. She then went on to work for Lamar teaching the soccer class through the university. In her very limited free time she was also a member of the Beaumont Junior League.
Most people knew Deborah from her years spent on the soccer field. She was one of the first women to receive her National Coaching License back in the 80’s. She coached several youth soccer teams in the Beaumont and Houston area, winning state with her son Jasper’s team. In 2021, she and J.J. were selected to the South Texas Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame and both were honored by the city of Beaumont City Council for starting and developing youth soccer in Beaumont. Deborah opened up her house to many soccer players throughout the years, housing and feeding them so they could share her love for soccer as she helped them further their soccer playing careers.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J.J.; her daughter, Rosalie; and her sisters, Becky and Karen Kimbrough.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Goode and her husband, Kevin, of Conroe and Jenifer Dold and her husband, Larry, of Katy; sons, Josh Lovoi and his wife, Nicole, of Tomball; Jasper Lovoi III and his wife, Keisha, of The Woodlands; Justin Lovoi and his wife, Anna, of San Antonio; and Jonathan Lovoi of Beaumont; brother, Jay Kimbrough of Baytown; grandchildren, Keegan Badon, Kendall Goode, Morgan Goode, Dominic Dold, Juliana Dold, Riley Abshire, Anna Lovoi, Audrey Lovoi, Hines Lovoi, Lorelai Lovoi, Jocelyn Lovoi, and Birdie Lovoi; and great-grandchildren, Porter Badon and Reese Badon.
A gathering of Mrs. Lovoi’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 Orange Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 24, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
To the Lovoi family; So sorry for your loss. Deborah and JJ were always so special to me. I knew them for almost 50 years. She will be missed but her and JJ are now reunited. RIP Deborah.
My condolences go out to the family JJ and Debra was very good people the little time that I knew them I was JJ caregiver so had much love for everyone Johnathan you are in my prayer
We were so saddened to hear of Debbie’s passing. We will keep the Lovoi family in our prayers. Will always remember there trip to Berkeley CA. for soccer tournament, I remember feeling so proud to be in there presence. Love to
all my cousins. Paul Romano
The Draper family sends condolences to all the Lovoi’s. We spent many years in Beaumont and have many fond memories of Debbie and JJ and all of their family on the soccer field and in their back yard. Justin and Jonathan spent many hours in our pool when they were young.
A happy family. We will cherish our memories and we send our heart felt sympathy to all of Debbie and JJ’s family.. May they rest in peace.
Love and prayers to the family, Debbie and I shared exercise classes, and car pools many long years ago. She was a beatiful dancer. Ellen, my daughter, has great memories of practicing soccer at your home. It is so difficult to lose a parent even if it is time. May your friends, family, and faith give you some comfort. In God’s Love, Suzy Hall Stockert
Love and prayers to the family, Debbie and I shared exercise classes, and car pools many long years ago. She was a beatiful dancer. Ellen, my daughter, has great memories of practicing soccer at your home. It is so difficult to lose a parent even if it is time. May your friends, family, and faith give you some comfort. In God’s Love, Suzy Hall Stockert
Deborah was always so proud of her grandson, Gaius. We have many fond memories with his Grammy and Peepaw – leaf peeping on the Blue Ridge at peek season, crab catching & eating, birthday parties and lots of time in the water from lakes to waterfalls, the Gulf, and the pool in the backyard. We are blessed and thankful to have the time with we did with them and will forever cherish the memories we shared. Rest in Peace Grammy.
– with love from the Hollingsworth’s
DeWitt, Flo, Bailey, and Gaius
I am sending prayers for all your family that they may know the peace of the Lord. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your mom and dad are together in heaven. Keep your parents alive in your heart with memories of the good times you shared with them.
Debbie and JJ were one of our first Beaumont friends and we spent a lot of hours together. Usually playing soccer or eating. Great memories to hold close. Our sympathy to the family and friends. Keep on kicking!
Here is to my Running Buddy, Sister in Law and Friend…..
I am so sorry for your loss.
Your mom was always the friendliest person and a supporter of my art abilities from a young age.
Lucky to have 2 wonderful parents.
Love and prayers.
Mike Cacioppo
R.I. P
So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. She and JJ contributed to the growth of thousands of children in the Golden Triangle through their involvement with Youth Soccer.
Debbie, last Sunday. We were truly blessed that we could hold hands together and say a few words. You are still very strong you remembered my name. We told each other we loved each other and then I said Debbie don’t fight. She had the grip of a bear On my hand.Time to relax, be at peace.
Prayers for the family, I have alot of great memories with Deborah, she will be missed
So sad of the passing of Deborah. Her family is in our prayers. Been with the family for over 50 years. Amazing family. Love ❤️
The Lovoi’s are a God sent family…they took on my brother Teo when he was in middle school and pretty much became family. May she Rest in Eternal paradise with Mr. Lovoi. Prayers and condolences to you all.
Our deepest sympathy to the Lovoi family
May the good Lord give you peace and comfort you during this time.
Margaret and James Gibson
I am so very sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. I have a lot of childhood memories that include the Lovoi family. Sending prayers to the entire family.
Deepest sympathies and prayers for the entire family. Will never forget the fun and lessons learned while she coached us in Beaumont’s first ALL girls team. May she rest in peace.
Our love and prayers for the Lovoi family… Deborah is with JJ and Rosalie forever.
Sharon & Johnny Passmore
To the entire Lovoi family and extended family: I offer my sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss.
The kindness of the Lovoi family can never be overstated.