Evelyn J. Lavinder

Evelyn Joyce Lavinder, age 87 of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Evelyn was born on January 24, 1933 in Martinsville to the late Moir L. Joyce and the late Annie Mae Willis Joyce. She was also predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Lavinder, one sister, Anne Joyce Pruitt and a stepdaughter, Teresa Lavinder Melson. She was 1950 graduate of Martinsville High School and was employed by Dupont for thirty one years, retiring in 1991. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Lavinder is survived by one son, Michael Lavinder (Debra), one stepson, Dennis Lavinder (Sharon), one sister, Francis Joyce Williams, four grandchildren, five step grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The family suggest memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, 730 East Church Street, Suite 13, Martinsville, Virginia 24112. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 24, 2020 In Roselawn Burial Park. Collins Funeral Home at Bassett, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.