Chassie Laverne McCraw, Oct. 5, 1930 – May 30, 2014 Laverne McCraw, beloved wife and mother, has joined her heavenly father. She is survived by her husband Reverend James McCraw, their three children and spouses; Jerry and Theresa McCraw, Tina and Ed Matune and Tracy and Lisa McCraw, her five grandchildren; Anna Maria Crews, Michael McCraw, 2nd Lt. Daniel McCraw, John Matune and Allison McCraw, and one great grandchild Lacey Crews. Laverne’s legacy is one of an inspirational and full life and was the matriarch and centerpiece of our family. A nurturing personality and wonderful meals made her a friend to “everyone” and a “mother” to more than her maternal children. Being a caregiver her entire life, both at home and at work, she will always be lovingly remembered as mom. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to Mended Hearts, American Cancer Society or www.allnationshuntsville.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Valhalla Funeral Home, Huntsville Alabama.