Lottie Novak

Lottie Evelyn was born to Willie Grace and Robert Cook of Paris, Texas, on January 18, 1920. She married Warder K. Novak of Wichita, Kansas, on August 30, 1942. Lottie died in her sleep on September 2, 2017 at 97 years old.

Being married to a church of Christ minister, Lottie was known as a great Bible teacher and writer of Bible literature for the Gospel Advocate for over 27 years. She wrote poetry and letters of encouragement. She taught training classes and spoke at many events through the years. Universities where she spoke were: Pepperdine, Abilene Christian, Freed-Hardeman, Northeastern Christian, David Lipscomb, and Harding Graduate School of Religion. Additionally, she spoke at ladies’ day events and VBS programs, and when she was 85, she spoke at a senior gathering in Tennessee.

This “bright spirit” will be remembered for her sense of humor, hospitality and kindness. Lottie’s stamina while caregiving her husband for 14 years amazed everyone. Even when she was not able to get out, she supplied her famous banana bread, muffins, soup, jokes, cartoons and smiles.

Survivors include four daughters and families: Kaye Price-Hawkins and Joe Hawkins of Abilene; Cheryl and Monte Ginnings of Lawton, OK; Carolyn Jones of Keizer, OR; Reci and Bob Schmellick of Boise, ID. Grandchildren include: Shane and Carmen Price, Hainey and Greg Staley, Blake Ginnings, Amy and Calvin Teague, Brooke and Eric O’Dell, Luke and Melanie Jones, Lydia and Tyler Reid, and Lauren Schmellick. Great-grandchildren include: Michael and Kirsten Price; Benjamin, Jessica and Allen Price; Ava Staley; Maggie, Poppy and Jack Teague; Wrigley and Finley O’Dell; Sullivan and Natalie Reid; Abi, Lili, and Miles Jones. Nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at Hillcrest Church of Christ Auditorium on October 12, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ACU Archives or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.