Lavonia embraced the Lord at an early age. She attended and graduated from Velma Jackson High School in Camden Mississippi. Lavonia moved to Los Angeles, California to be closer to her sister Gracie and Uncle Dan. On July 15, 1965 Lavonia Bernice McCullough was united in holy matrimony to Walter D. Mc Murtry in Los Angeles, California, they were childhood sweethearts from Mississippi. In April 1967, Lavonia and Walter welcome their son into the world Roger D Mc Murtry. Lavonia was blessed with 2 wonderful grandchildren, Brandi McMurtry and Roger D Mc Murtry Jr., and a beautiful great grandson Blake Coley.
Lavonia moved to Las Vegas in 1997 and was joined by her sister Gracie and brother in-law Guycell. Lavonia worked in healthcare for over 20 years and retired in 2015 and spent time enjoying family and retirement. She enjoyed shopping with her late sister Gracie, game shows, the Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right and attending church.
On Sunday, November 21st, 202, our Lord called Lavonia to his heavenly home and welcome with open arms by her family in heaven. She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving grandchildren Brandi Mc Murtry (Granddaughter) and Roger D Mc Murtry (Grandson), great grandson Blake Coley, brother in law Guycell Bullocks (Gracie), lifetime friends, Claudia Miller, Ethel Stewart and Jennette Jelks. Lavonia also leaves 21 nieces/nephews( great and great great) and a host of relatives, friends and neighbors.
Her son Roger Sr, husband Walter, sister Gracie Mae Bullocks, brother Charlie McCullough, sister in law
Katherine Mc Cullough, parents Maddie and Charlie McCullough SR, 3 nephews, aunts, uncles and relatives preceded that her in death.
Mrs. Lavonia Bernice Mc Murtry will be laid to rest at Inglewood Park Cemetery Mausoleum, Inglewood,
California.
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