Geneva Laverne Williamson

G. Laverne (Gray) Williamson, 98, of Evansville, went home to be with Jesus on September 28, 2015, at her home. She was born March 20, 1917, at home, in Lamasco, KY, to the late Robert P. and Effie Mae Gray.

Laverne worked as a seamstress early in life, and liked word and jigsaw puzzles. Her two great loves in life were being with and cooking for her family. If you left her house hungry, it was your fault. She never thought you ate enough and always asked what else you wanted to eat. She was a member of New Bethel Southern Baptist Church.

Laverne is survived by her children, Robert "Buck" (Rita) Williamson, Freda (Ronnie) Holder, and Rick (Susanne) Williamson, all of Evansville; brothers and sisters, Christine Williamson, Robert L. Gray, Gary G. Gray, James Gray, and Barbara Lindsey; grandchildren, Jeanne (Ken) Lizotte, Bob (Stephanie) Williamson, Brent Holder, Holly (Jake) Shores, and Scott (Abi) Williamson; step-grandchildren: Mike Macer, Josh Macer, and Joey Macer; five great-grandchildren; five great, great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, C. Chester Williamson; parents; stepmother, Lona Gray; and brothers and sisters, Emmitt Gray, Earl Gray, Lewis Gray, Lucille Kilgore, Beulah Ramey, Lindel Gray and Lillie Bell Cole.

Special thanks to Deaconess Hospital/VNA Hospice for their kind and special care.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, October 2, 2015, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Mark Lowe, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Thursday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Section #2, Lot 105, Space 11