Ruth “Laverne” Fink, age 86, entered into rest December 28, 2012 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Lofa Bruce Fink and Niece May Wells Fink. Laverne was also preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Bruce, Bob, and Kyle; sisters, Bernice and Louise; great-niece, Chelsea Henegar. She was retired from Meade Corp. with forty-three years of service. Laverne was like a mother to those left to mourn her memory, Charles Fink and Valerie, Travis Fink, Tamara Fink, Bobby Henegar and his wife Melinda, Jennifer Robinson and her children, Myra Burke, Matthew Stout, Kimberly Stout; sister, Mary Henegar; sister-in-law, Helen Fink; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Mill Creek Cemetery. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fink family, please visit us at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family.