Doris Lee Mason Lovedahl, 82, of Franklin, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

A native of Macon County and of the Tellico Community, Doris was born to the late Jesse Lee Mason and Marie Cole Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Carol Mason.

Doris was a faithful member of Tellico Baptist Church and loved participating in church activities. She had a deep appreciation for life and enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, swimming, flower gardening, and staying active through her work. She especially cherished time spent with family and friends and looked forward to attending gospel singings.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Marshall Lovedahl; her stepson, Odell Lovedahl (Lindsey); her stepdaughter, Crystal Queen; six grandchildren; her two nieces; and two great-nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Macon Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM in the Macon Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Morris Tippett and Rev. Gary McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Ledford, Ronnie Ledford, Raymond Holland, James Waldroop, Travis Waldroop, and Benny Hampton. Clinton Ramsey will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Arrangements through Macon Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.