Amy Lovejoy Lindsay

Amy Lovejoy Lindsay silently slipped away from us on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home. Born April 19, 1969, she left this world too young and far too soon. We invite you to celebrate the life of Amy with us on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bartizan, 4035 Whittall Way, Henrico, Virginia.

Amy was a genuine, happy, beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed and always remembered by her daughter, her pride and joy, Abigail Lindsay; Abigail’s father, Aaron Lindsay; her sister Jennifer McDougle (Justin) of New London, Wisconsin; her cousin and friend Catherine Bullock Birley (Dan), of Callao, Virginia; niece Jessica McDougle and nephews Connor and Camdon McDougle, all of New London, Wisconsin; and a host of cousins and dear friends as well as her beloved Corgi, Hank. Waiting on the other side are her parents, Mollie Bullock Lovejoy and James Lovejoy; and aunts, Elizabeth Holleman and Elizabeth Bullock (who will have her favorite drink ready).

If you were lucky enough to meet Amy, the first thing you might have noticed was her gorgeous smile. Or her fiery, red hair. You might have thought she was shy. She was not shy. Amy’s sometimes quiet, gentle, calm nature belied a wicked sense of humor and a beautiful personality. God, she loved to laugh: at herself, friends, family. Amy could find humor almost everywhere. Time spent with friends and family was very important to Amy and she was a tremendous friend. She would lend a hand, support, encouragement, a sharp comment when needed, and a bit of her dry humor at just the right time. Amy enjoyed cooking but especially loved visits to restaurants and wineries with friends. She was adventurous in trying new and different restaurants but spicy foods, Indian, Mexican, and Thai, were her favorites. A lifelong animal lover, Amy fell in love with Corgis after Hank joined the family a few years ago. She was Secretary of the RVA Corgi Club and thoroughly enjoyed all the dog park meetups of both pups and people.

Amy had many passions, but her greatest love and achievement in life was her daughter, Abigail. From the moment Abigail was born on Valentine’s Day, Amy’s heart was full of love

and pride. She was an amazing mother and relished everything about being a mommy. Amy always supported and encouraged Abigail’s endeavors and found creative camps where Abigail could pursue her passions or discover new ones. When Abigail developed interests in soccer and horseback riding, Amy followed her to practices, lessons, events, and games. Somehow Amy managed to make it all work whether cheering soccer teams to victory from the sidelines or standing for hours on end at a riding ring or in a field with riding teammates and their families. Watching Abigail grow and become a talented young rider was so much fun for Amy. But Amy was most proud when Abigail spread her wings and made the decision to go to culinary school in Austin, Texas, where she graduated this past year. Amy did her best to give Abigail the world and was so proud of the young woman she has become.

Amy grew up in Charlottesville where she developed a love of music beginning with the Beastie Boys, Duran Duran, and Madonna then moving on to The Doors, Danzig, and The Black Keys. After attending the University of South Carolina and VCU and graduating with a degree in History, Amy spent most of her adult life in Richmond. Amy had a lifelong love of history and foreign lands and culture. Her family hosted exchange students with whom she maintained friendships throughout her life. Her travels included a trip to China where she spent two weeks exploring the history she loved - The Great Wall of China, Terracotta Soldiers, Tiananmen Square, and Chengdu where she was able to visit the Panda Preserve and work for the day in the preserve helping care for and ultimately hold baby Pandas. Her love of Chinese history continued throughout her life inspiring Abigail to study the Chinese language in high school.

Amy was a well-respected employee of Elevance Health for nearly 23 years. Over the years she worked her way through many different departments due to her extensive business knowledge and dedication to her work. Most recently she was a Marketing Manager where she led a best-in-class renewal and retention strategy and experience for individuals and families. Amy’s contributions were evident beyond her work by the impact she had on the lives and hearts of her colleagues, many of whom became close friends.

Amy would not want us to wallow in sorrow, that wasn’t her style. She would want us to live full and happy lives and to remember her always as young, happy, and beautiful. Keep her memory by sharing stories about her, the sly, smiling woman with an interesting taste in music whom you were fortunate enough to call a friend. Remember her when you read a wonderful book or spend time in your kitchen, know that she is there as you watch your children grow or you share a drink or meal with others. And when you get to the other side of life look for a back porch near the docks. Around sunset when the sea will be calm, there is a warm, gentle breeze, and the sun will be turning the water beautiful shades of pink and orange. That’s where you will find her, our Amy, with the wind in her bright red hair, drink in hand, head thrown back enjoying a magical, full-on belly laugh you’ll be able to hear over the music! Please tell her we miss her.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the East Coast Corgi Rescue, eastcoastcorgirescue.org, or the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.