Born: March 20, 1946

Died: April 14, 2013

BUCHANAN — Cloyette Louise “LouLou” Hearington, 67, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 20, 1946, in Niles, to Melvin and Louise (Simpson) Lawrence.  LouLou was a bus driver with Buchanan Community Schools where she retired.  She loved animals, crafts and collecting everything.  She attended Hope Community Church in Niles.

In 1962, she married James Hearington.  He preceded her in death in 2005.  Also preceding LouLou in death are her parents and two brothers, Jerry Lawrence and Bernard Lawrence.

Surviving family include her sons, Scott Hearington and Kevin Hearington; grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob and Kade Hearington; brothers, Jimmy Lawrence and Ronnie Lawrence; sister, Star Barkman; and a special niece, Michelle Wickizer.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 at 12 p.m. in Hoven Funeral Home, Inc. of Buchanan, with visitation being held from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, also in the funeral home.  Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice at Home, Inc. of Buchanan.

Hoven Funeral Home, Inc. of Buchanan is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.hovenfunerals.com.