Lavetta was born May 5, 1931 to Ralph and Eva Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri where she grew up with eight other siblings. After graduating High School at the age of 18, Lavetta married Ray Squires. During their 50 years of marriage they had four beautiful daughters; Larae, Terry, Deanna, and step-daughter Judy. Lavetta enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards, cooking, and most of all, spending time with her family. Lavetta and Ray enjoyed hosting family gatherings and creating memories with their loved ones.
Lavetta is survived by four daughters Larae Gallagher, Terry Spain (Terry), Deanna Hoyt (Kevin), Judy Light (Ernie), two sisters Grace White, Inez Larsen, one brother Ralph Phillips (Rusty), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Squires, grandson Clinton Gallagher, great grandson Alexander Gallagher, three sisters Pearl Helsper, Lucy Hutchison, Helen Phillips, and two brothers Jack Phillips and Robert Phillips.
We will join to celebrate the life of Lavetta on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Floral Hills Cemetery (7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO. 64133). The visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m.
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