Elverine F. Austin

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23

Elverine F. Austin, age 86, resident of Baton Rouge for over 50 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her husband, Everett L. Austin on April 15, 2013. She was born on July 25, 1926 and raised in DeRidder, LA. Elverine was a long distance telephone operator with Bell South Telephone Co. for over 25 years. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Garden Club, the Baton Rouge Orchid Club, and numerous other clubs. Elverine was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Everett L. Austin; parents, Jesse and Minnie Franklin; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 grandson. She is survived by her children, Zelda Austin Pence and her husband Richard Pence Jr., Pamela Austin, and Jim Austin; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. There was a private burial service Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, officiated by Rev. Dan Davis.