Lavern Lance

LAVERN LANCE , 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:44 pm, Monday, May 4, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Waterloo.

She was born to the late James Thomas and Lillie Beedie (nee Merritt) Nichols on February 15, 1936 in Senath, Missouri.

She married Lavon Lance on May 19, 1953 in Greene County, Arkansas; he survives.

Lavern had been a homemaker and also had worked for Singer Company in Red Bud, Illinois.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Red Bud, Illinois. She enjoyed camping, collecting antiques and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors:

Husband:

Lavon Lance Red Bud, IL

3 Children:

Teresa (Wayne) Polk Red Bud, IL

Rhonda (Jay) Hoercher Lebanon, IL

Steven (Lynn) Lance Red Bud, IL

9 Grandchildren:

Tanya (Dujuan) Jackson, Derek (Missy) Polk, Douglas (Rebecca) Krause, Ryan Krause, Jennifer (Mike) Wegener, Jaylnn Hoercher,

Jamie (Ricky) Figueroa, Chad Jenkins and Von Lance

14 Great Grandchildren:

Ashleigh Jackson, Nora & Oliver Polk, Wyatt & Mason Krause, Chase & Evie Wegener, Bryleigh Redman, Allison & Samantha Throop,

Jasmine Figueroa and Lexie, Macy & Gage Jenkins

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son – Bruce Lance, 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters

Private Service will be held at First Baptist Church in Red Bud, Illinois with interment at Valhalla Garden of Memory in Belleville, Illinois.

Memorials contributions can be made in Lavern’s memory to First Baptist Church of Red Bud, Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association and memorials are being accepted at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud.