Lottie A. Digiovanni

Born Leokadia Antoinette Dawgiert on April 13, 1924, in Shamokin, PA, Lottie often called herself “a coal miner’s daughter,” delighting in telling tales like storing a rare treat of ice cream in the basement next to her father’s dynamite. The 7th of 8 children, she outlived all her siblings.

In 1942, she moved to Baltimore, MD, to work in a chemical plant during WWII. After the war, her love of dancing caught the eye of an accordion player, Anthony J. DiGiovanni, and they married in 1949. Lottie supported Tony through medical school until their daughter Denise was born in 1951. The family’s military life took them to England, where they adopted their son Victor in 1957, and later to Florida and San Antonio, Texas, where she lived most of her adult life. Lottie grieved deeply when Victor passed in 1964 after a battle with brain cancer.

Known for her vibrant personality, Lottie was a mentor to many Air Force wives, famous for her hospitality, stylish outfits, and cooking, including homemade ravioli and endless cookies. She volunteered weekly at the county hospital as a receptionist, logging over 3,000 hours. She loved crabbing trips, bowling, bridge, and hosting family and friends, earning the affectionate title of “second mother” to many.

A proud grandmother to Dominique and Daniella, she later welcomed six great-grandchildren. After moving to Dallas in 2016 to be near family, Lottie stayed active and sharp, renowned for her sassy humor and joyful spirit until her passing.

Lottie’s remarkable life of love, generosity, and resilience will be cherished by all who knew her.

A visitation for Lottie will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212. A Memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Dallas Anglican Church, 901 S. Ervay St., Dallas, Texas.

Contributions in Lottie's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now or to Tunnels to Towers: https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?_gl=1#!/donation/checkout