She was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma and moved to CA as a teen.
Graduated from Kern County High School.
She worked for Pacific Bell as a Telephone Operator until she left to raise her family.
She enjoyed working out at the gym with her friend June, as this was her social hour. Lavada was a big fan of Jack La Lanne.
She was preceded in death by her parents husband Reedy Moore; and brother Eddie Hill.
Lavada is survived by sons Russell Moore, Greg Moore and his wife Teresa; sister Jean Childers and husband Bob; brothers Art Ingle, Larry Hill and wife Linda; niece Linda Johnson and husband Larry; and nephews Robert Childers and Bruce Ingle.
Thank you for everything aunt Jean.
Viewing will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014. Graveside service will be Friday, March 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.