She was co-owner of Martin Properties and was a member of the Petroleum Club and Kennel Club.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey W. Martin; second husband, Theodore H. Cotton; and brother, Howard Davis.
She is survived by her daughters, Jayne (James) Beverly and Lee Cooper; and grandchildren, Jacob Wilson and Jaron, Houston, and Tristin Wedding.
Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.