BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home

2951 S. Belt Line Road

Grand Prairie, Texas

LaVora Leverett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

LaVora Maye Leverett, age 88, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017, with her family by her side.

LaVora was born September 15, 1928, in Estelline, Texas, to Charlie and Esther Wynn. She was the second youngest of nine children. After high school, she moved to Weatherford, Texas, where she met and married Douglas Claude Leverett on September 20, 1946. They were married for 66 years and had two children, Rebecca Dianne Welch and Douglas Earl Leverett.

LaVora diligently worked inside and outside her home. A few of her responsibilities included manager and director of Howard Johnson Restaurant, quality control at Texas Instruments, proshop manager of ICARE Fitness Center, and then she left the workforce to care for her two granddaughters. After retirement, Doug and LaVora enjoyed traveling and camping with the Rambling Sams RV Club, playing cards and dominoes with friends, and spending time with their family. Doug and LaVora had been residents of Grand Prairie and members of Inglewood Baptist Church since 1959.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas, her son Douglas Earl, her brothers, Olie, Olar, Rhubert, C.J., Doyce, Billy Joe, Jesse, and her sister, Evelyn.

She is survived by: daughter Dianne Welch, son-in-law Jim Welch; granddaughters Jami Bicknell (and husband Timothy Bicknell) and Susan Bishop (and husband Adam Bishop); and five great-grandchildren Emily Bishop, Allison Bicknell, Kaylee Bicknell, Ethan Bishop, and James Bishop.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 17, from 6-8 pm at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home in Grand Prairie. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 18, at Inglewood Baptist Church at 9:00 am and interment at DFW National Cemetery at 11:00 am.

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October 16, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

May 17, 2017

Carla Hollingsworth Johnson

Dianne and Family:
Please accept Sid's and my most sincere condolences on your mom's passing. So many times she and your dad would come to Weatherford and surprise all of us. Because of Aunt Pinky, our families have been close for so long and we've had to say 'goodbye' to most of them. We will never forget and will always love them. Thoughts, prayers and loving memories are sent to all of you.

May 17, 2017

Sherree Peek

Lavora was a very special lady. She always had a smile on her face and only kind words to say. We always enjoyed seeing her and I know she will be missed..
Love, hugs and prayers for each and everyone who knew and loved her.

Sherree & Dudley Peek
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