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LaVerna Heffner Obituary
LaVerna Louise Heffner, age 93, of Overbrook, Kansas died August 15, 2012. She was born September 16, 1918, in Baldwin City, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Violet Price.
She attended Baldwin High School. LaVerna was a lifelong homemaker and very active in helping with the family farm around the Worden area all her life.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #309 of Lawrence; she also enjoyed playing bingo at the VFW in Ottawa, Kansas.
On September 26, 1936 LaVerna was united in marriage to Arlie A. Heffner in Oskaloosa, Kansas. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Murlin Heffner and his wife Neota of Lawrence, Kansas; Leonard Heffner and his wife Roxann of Baldwin City, Kansas; three granddaughters, Cheryl Kellison and her husband, Brian, of Lawrence; Stephanie Rodman and her husband, Todd, of Lawrence; Angela Portlock and husband, Jeremy, of Baldwin City; one grandson, Jason Heffner and Wife Cassy of Olathe, Kansas; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters, Adean Pease, Cleo Groff, Lucille Kerns, Maxine Price; and one brother, Emory Price.
Mrs. Heffner will be cremated. No services are currently planned. A private family burial at Worden Cemetery will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, be made to Worden Methodist Church, Douglas County Hospice, or Midland Care of Topeka c/o Greenwood-Roberts Funeral Home, 730 Western Heights Drive, Overbrook, Kansas 66524. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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August 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all the Heffners. You are in our prayers. David and LuAnn Metsker and Family.
August 24, 2012
My deepest Sympathy. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. Jaci Maichel Boeka
Douglas Garst
August 24, 2012
Murlin & Leonard, my prayers are with you and your families. Your mom was a special person in every way; she always had time to take us kids skiing at Lone Star Lake, work for the youth at the Overbrook Fair, and supported the Overbrook sports programs.
Kim Miles
August 20, 2012
Dutch and family we are so sorry for the loss of your family member you are in are thoughts and prayers
August 20, 2012
Leonard,Roxie,Angie & Jeremy, we have been thinking of you guys. I think Laverna was proud of you all and how you carried the legacy of the farm to another generation. John got a lot of humor in Laverna! She was an original person and I'm sure those close to her will miss her.
Take care. You are in our thoughs often. love to you. John and Marsha
August 20, 2012
Memories, I know everyone has wonderful ones of Laverna, Mom and Grandma. May the Lord give you comfort and peace.
claudia & family
August 19, 2012
She was a good neighbor to my parents,Roy D and Helen Crawford. Our deepest sympathy.
Lloyd (L. R.) Hoffman
August 18, 2012
Sorry to hear about her passing. She is at peace and we will miss her.
L. R. Hoffman
August 18, 2012
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Letha Jane (Heinen) Herschell
August 18, 2012
So sorry of your loss. Laverna was a wonderful woman and a hard worker. Lots of memories.
Bob & Claudia Hey
August 18, 2012
We extend sincere sympathy to your family at this time...you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doris Pratt
August 18, 2012
I thought the write up in the paper was good. Know LaVerna would have been proud. What a great life she lived.
August 18, 2012
Dutch, sorry to hear of your loss.
Jim and Reta Ellis
August 18, 2012
So sorry to read this in the morning paper. Wishing you peace and blessings.
Sandy & Donnie Johnson
JT & Julie Schwalm
August 18, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Bob Dyer & Family
August 18, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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