Penta B. Love, mother of Davis Love III and Mark Love, dies after long struggle following a stroke

Penta B. Love, the mother of PGA Tour veteran Davis Love III and his brother Mark, died on Monday.

A statement release by the family reports that Love passed away after a long struggle following a stroke. She lived in St. Simons Island, Georgia, where she could be close to her sons and their families.

“While everyone in our family is saddened at the loss of our family leader, we are blessed with so many great memories and rejoice that our faith tells us she is at peace eternally,” said Davis Love III in the statement.

“We’re very thankful for her caregivers and to those in the Golden Isles and golf community for the love and support they have shown us. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.”

It is with deep sadness that we share with you that Penta B. Love passed away today, December 13 after a long struggle following a stroke.  Born in Alexis, North Carolina, Penta lived on St. Simons Island, Georgia near her sons Davis Love III and Mark Love and their families. pic.twitter.com/n5jg4JH1hE

— The RSM Classic (@TheRSMClassic) December 13, 2021