This amazing woman was preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Dora Carver; her brothers, Wayne and Russell Carver; and sister, Ann.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Grover Clements; her children, Bill Clements, Bob Clements, Andy Clements, and Dan Clements; daughter-in-laws, Brenda Clements, Deb Clements, and Mary Clements; grandchildren, Kim Clements, Bill Clements, TC Clements, Josh Clements, Gabe Clements, Shane Clements, Ray Clements, Joel Chamberlain, Jake Chamberlain, Jared Chamberlain, and Casey Clements; her beloved sisters, Evelyn (Pat) and Carolyn (Wimpy), as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends that enjoyed her love and kindness.

In addition to being an excellent wife and mother, LaVerne was a graduate of Albemarle High School and Martha Jefferson Nursing School and served as a LPN for many years at Martha Jefferson Hospital and at the American Red Cross. She was proud to have taken up tap dancing, piano lessons and a computer course as an adult and especially proud of attending the Republican National Convention and meeting Elizabeth Taylor and John Warner. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was also a member of the Republican Women's Club as well as a regular poll worker. She also enjoyed helping with the 4H Club and enjoyed participating in the Red Hatters as well as attending "Cousins Day" on a regular basis. She also served on the Women's Auxiliary at the North Garden Fire Department.LaVerne was also working on a children's series called Angel-Ethel. She would read these stories to her grandchildren as they were growing up. This fond memory will be sorely missed.

Known by all for her loving ways and compassion, she especially enjoyed helping others with prayers and sound advice. She never met a stranger and through the years has impacted the lives of hundreds of people who enjoyed the warmth of her friendship.An excellent cook and baker, she blessed anyone who came to her home with homemade pies, cakes and cookies. Her presence in the lives of all who knew her was a tremendous blessing and her absence will make our world a little less bright till we meet her again.

A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at the Teague Chapel. Pastor Tim Worley will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home to continue to share memories of LaVerne.

Condolences may be offered to the family at teaguefuneralhome.com

Submitted by Allen Carver.