She was married to Hollis Thornton for 40 years. LaVerne also had a career in the Oil Industry at Sii Drilco as an inspector of downhole drilling tools and was the manager of the tool room. She had a passion for sewing, crocheting, fishing, family visits and her pet dog, Jack.
She is survived by her two children, Brenda Socia and husband Bill Hagerman, and Patricia
Lemley and husband David Lemley. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Tammie Baker and husband Chris Ross, Pamela Poston, Joel Lemley and wife Amy Lemley, Tandra Baker and husband Jerod Sims, Jaylun Melius, Autumn Woodruff and Devon Woodruff. She also survived by several great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on February 6, 2023 at Earthman Resthaven
Cemetery.
A graveside service for Laverne will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 7472 - Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Fwy, Hosuton, TX 77060.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Thornton family.