LaVerne passed peacefully on May 30, 2020, with loving nieces by her side. LaVerne was born June 14, 1939, in Granite, Oklahoma to Andrew and Susie Thacker. She was a 1957 graduate of Granite High School and went on to graduate from Central State University, earning a degree in Education. LaVerne started her career, while in college, with Bunte Candy Company and continued her employment with the McLain family until recently.
LaVerne married Bob Beougher in 1965. She was very involved in her community organizations – EWI, where she served as president, her neighborhood association where she served as treasurer for several years and was a faithful member of the Mayfair Church of Christ.
LaVerne was blessed with wonderful and loving family and friends. She was preceded in death her parents, Andrew and Susie; brothers, Andrew Jr., Delmer and Charles Thacker; sister, Thelma Sue (Thacker) Rogers; and nephew, Joe Rogers. She is survived by sister-in-law, Julia Thacker; nieces, Donna Simmons, Connie Hulick, Julie Tillman, Marcie Roberts, Kimberly Sorrenson; nephews, Randy Thacker, Barry Rogers, Monte Thacker and Andrew Thacker; and many, many great-nieces and nephews and dear friends.
Following Covid-19 guidelines, her service will be held in the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th. Viewing will be Wednesday, June 3rd, from 8:00 - 8:00 at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home, 65th and Broadway Extension.
The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to express how our sweet LaVerne impacted their lives.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Mayfair Church of Christ – Mexico Mission Fund; Integris Hospice House; Susan G. Komen Foundation.
