Sad News - La Verne

[Ms Mitchell]

I just received some sad news that La Verne has passed away about 30 minutes ago. She had her family around her and was in no pain. Our prayers go out to her family.

Information about the arrangements will be posted in this thread.

[FritsB]

So sad. We lost a friend and a great person today.
I will always remember her the way she was, happy and cheerful.
My condolences to her family. Rest in Peace LaVerne.

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

BOY, I AM GOING TO MISS HER. SHE BECAME A GREAT FRIEND AT THE FIRST MEETING, ON THE INTERSTATE ON THE WAY TO CHATTANOOGA. SHE WAS WONDERFUL HELP AT BIRDS AT BORLA AND LABORED OVER WHETHER OR NOT TO GET A BORLA SYSTEM PUT ON. MY ADVISE WAS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW AND YOU WILL ENJOY IT ALL THE WAY HOME. I AM SO GLAD SHE DID THAT. SHE WAS SO MUCH FUN AS AN OVERNIGHT GUEST WITH LINDA AND HER BROTHER WESTLEY. SWEET DREAMS TO LA VERNE.

[FUN X 3]

RIP LaVerne, we will miss you! And may God bring peace and comfort to those you have left behind.

[Gobird]

Out thoughts are with the family at this time. :sad2:

[islandtime]

This is devastating. I can't believe how fast this all came about. She will be missed so much by so many.

Will check back here for funeral details. I do plan to attend.

[02TBIRD]

She was such a sweet lady and a joy to be around.

Our prayers go out to Wesley and their
families.

Gary & B.J.

[stewbob]

We are so sorry to learn of LaVerne's sudden passing. We met her at Birds at Borla and enjoyed her so much; we both had Borla systems installed while there. Her family is in our thoughts today.
Stewart and Pat

[Ski]

My condolences to her family. We were all her friends.

[Dizzbe]

I am just crushed and saddened by this news. LaVerne was one of the sweetest people. She will always be remembered fondly for her infectious laugh and gentle nature.

God got a good one today. To Westley and her family, my condolences. If someone talks to them, please let them know how much LaVerne meant to us.

[007Cruiser]

My condolences to her family and friends. We never met but she was obviously very special.

[ChromeDome]

R.I.P La Verne.. Your smile warmed the room when you entered. May God comfort your family.

[5bird7]

First met LaVerne in Wilmington, NC at Joes event, Battleship Thunder. She was a very personable person, laughing and smiling alot. Will miss her at events and her posts here on TBN.

[2K2BIRD]

Oh my goodness, TBN and the rest of the world lost a world class person today, but surely heaven is rejoicing in a brand new angel. LaVerne was a dear friend and we feel so fortunate to have met her and come to know her over the years. Her's is a life to be celebrated if ever their was one, because it is hard to imagine there is anyone that knew her that didn't like her.

She was so kind to meet up with us and Bill Green when we visited the Williamsburg area after Battleship Thunder a few years back. She treated us all to lunch at a neat little restaurant in the area and we had a great time visiting during the meal.

Thanks to LaVerne we also have been able to meet Mary Ellen and Westley and come to know them as well. Our prayers are with them and their entire family in this time of grief. May God bless you all with peace as only He can.

Paul & Rosetta

[toysax]

We met LaVerne in Maggie Valley at Good Vibrations. She will be missed by everyone. Heaven is brighter today.

[redbirdsal]

What an absolute joy and a blessing to have known LaVerne.
Please convey our sympathy to her family.

Linda, my heart goes out to you. It's so difficult to lose a close friend.
Love and hugs,
Sally

[Bradford]

This is so sad, I feel blessed to have known La Verne, I always enjoyed seeing her and the visits and conversations at events. It's hard for me to grasp this, so sudden. La Verne will be truly missed by many and never forgotten. My sympathy and prayers go out to all her friends and family. The TBN family has lost another special friend.

[merlot4]

I never had the pleasure of meeting her. My condolences and best wishes to her family.

[DavidA]

Very sad news. We've been with Laverne at countless events... a wonderful wonderful lady. Events won't be the same without her.

[pinkilee]

:bawl:

[lbyh2os]

Thanks Sally, I think it will hit the hardest at a TBN event and she's not there. She was a great travel buddy -- and always ready to do anything. I'm so glad we got to travel to Texas together!

[Linda, my heart goes out to you. It's so difficult to lose a close friend.
Love and hugs,
Sally[/QUOTE]

[Mark501]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Linda I know this is very hard for you, I'm just so sad because she was so full of life and seemed to be such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to all....

[R-04-Merlot]

I am shocked and saddened to hear this news. I first met La Verne in Savannah and have loved every minute I was able to spend with her. My prayers go out for comfort to all her friends and family.

[darsinewman]

I haven't been to nearly as many TBN events as a lot of you, but I have been fortunate enough to spend a pretty significant amount of time with LaVerne at the events I have attended and have always enjoyed her company. She and Linda were actually the first TBNers Ben and I ever ate dinner with, at Choo-Choo Thunder a couple of years ago. I am really just in shock that all of this happened so quickly and happened to someone who was so full of life. I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that the last time I saw LaVerne at Birds at Borla was the last time I will ever see her. I will truly miss LaVerne, and Linda I am so sorry you have lost your travel buddy. I would like to attend the funeral services but have several plans this week that I can't get out of at this point, so we'll see. :confused:

[jim heath]

Jim and I are heartbroken over the loss of Laverne. An angel has gone home to her father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Laverne's family.

[RQTBIRD]

This is so hard to believe that LaVerne will not be with us anymore at TBN events. She was always so friendly and had a continuous smile. Condolences to her family. Rest in peace LaVerne.

[pinkilee]

Does anyone have a picture of LaVerne that they would like to post?

[5bird7]

Have been going thru my pic. folders and came across this one taken at Battleship Thunder, in North Carolina

Linda on left, LaVerne in the middle, and her sister, Mary Ellen on the right.

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[2K2BIRD]

Here's one of LaVerne (left) with the rest of the TBN Hotties at Rock City during Choo-Choo Thunder......Fun, Fun, Fun is what TBN is about and LaVerne was always part of the fun.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/medium/Choo_Choo_207.jpg

[2K2BIRD]

Picture of LaVerne driving through Greenfield Village during the 55th Anniversary Event.

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[lbyh2os]

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[FritsB]

This picture was taken during Carolina's Battleship Thunder in 2009. The first time I had the pleasure meeting LaVerne.
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[darsinewman]

Here's another one of LaVerne in Greenfield Village:

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[ThunderBubba]

My condolences to the family.
Keep those pictures coming. It's a great tribute to LaVerne and a great way to remember her.

[LibbaBird799]

Heaven has met another angel. She's being missed down here on earth, but she's not suffering anymore. I had the pleasure of meeting LaVerne for the first time at Thunder and Good Vibrations in Maggie Valley and she was so bubbly all the time. I got to hang out with her, Linda and her sister Mary Ellen at Battleship Thunder so it was fun reconnecting. She will be missed and I hope that her family will be at peace with her watching over them from above.

[islandtime]

Here are three pics I took at Battleship Thunder. Good memories...
1. Mary Ellen, Bradford & La Verne
2. Mary Ellen & La Verne aboard the Battleship Carolina
3. Lunch aboard the battleship


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[David M 7173]

La Verne was a very special Lady. Rest in peace.

[taflocks]

We are so sorry to learn of LaVerne's sudden passing,I never had the pleasure of meeting her but i am sure she was a wonderful person.

[94mcd]

Wes, our condolences go out to you and your entire family. LaVerne will surely be missed. Here's a photo Connie & I took at Gettysburg of LaVerne with you, Susan and Linda.

[Skip]

I am so glad we learned of LaVerne's health issue(s) early enough for us to do something for her to show her how much the TBN group thought of her and cared for her. As has been said by many, she will be missed by all of us at TBN events, especially those of us in the Mid-Atlantic group. When we announced the plans for KT@G last year, she was one of, if not the first person, to offer her help with the event. She, along wih Linda, were always among the first to respond when we were planning a local event, even if she couldn't attend. She will be dearly missed by her family, along with her extended family-TBN. I hope that funeral and/or memorial service arrangements will be posted
so we can respond and attend.

[Skip]

Here is a photo of her from the 55th Anniversary celebration in Dearborn last year.

[bwlewis]

We met at Battleship Thunder and will always remember her smile and outgoing personality. R.I.P. LaVerne, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for her family to have peace and comfort.

[islandtime]

I learned this just a little while ago:

"The family will receive visitors at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd on Wednesday 12/7 from 6p, to 8pm. Graveside services will be held on Thursday 12/8 at 2pm St. Mary's Whitechapel Episcopal 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster VA 22503"


I hope I'm not stepping on any toes by posting this, but thought I should if anyone wants to attend. I plan to be there on Thursday.

[pinkilee]

I'll start my car, maybe even go for a lil run at 2pm EST (which is 11am my time).
Loved all the photos and memories....what a beautiful special lady.

Thank you, Elle.

[2K2BIRD]

Elle, glad you are planning to go. I hope others in the area will be able to as well. We would like to be there, but 1200 miles one way in such a short time this time of the year is just too much.

I'm sure all of TBN will be there in spirit.

[jim heath]

Thanks for posting Elle, Diana and I will be there on Thursday also. I'll be in touch.

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

WE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE. WHAT A LOSS.

[SugarBabe]

I have just learned of La Verne's passing and I am just devastated. Can't even tell you the number of times that we have had the pleasure of her company. She was always ready and willing to just about anything!! All the fun times with her and Mary Ellen.

That silly picture of her with the rest of the "Hotties" is just one of the crazy times!! How about doing the Chicken Dance right after that picture!!!

I feel so helpless being this far away. I so wish I could be there for the services this week. Would love to meet her family as she was so proud of them. She loved them so very much.

This news brings tears to my eyes. This is why we have to live life to the fullest.

Linda, sending you lots of hugs and kisses. I know how close you two were. Please give her family a big hug from TBN and make sure they know how much La Verne meant to us.

You will be missed so much. Happy Trails our sweet LaVerne.:love:

[My Raven]

Rest in Peace my Friend - You WILL be Missed in so Many Ways.

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

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[2K2BIRD]

I know Ron was having some technical difficulties with posting his picture, so here it is:

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[4LOWBIRDS+1]

I know Ron was having some technical difficulties with posting his picture, so here it is:

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THANKS PAUL, I MAY HAVE IT SOLVED.

[islandtime]

Ron - did you get to the visitation?

Jim & Diana Heath & I will be leaving here about 10:00-10:30 tomorrow morning for Lancaster. Moondoggie is gassed up, tires checked, etc., ready to roll, and Mary Ellen (LaVerne's sister) told me she will be driving LaVerne's Cashmere in honor of her.

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

Ron - did you get to the visitation?

Jim & Diana Heath & I will be leaving here about 10:00-10:30 tomorrow morning for Lancaster. Moondoggie is gassed up, tires checked, etc., ready to roll, and Mary Ellen (LaVerne's sister) told me she will be driving LaVerne's Cashmere in honor of her.
YES, WE DID AND WE WERE ABLE TO MEET ALL THE FAMILY AND THEY WERE WONDERFUL. DROVE ALL DAY IN THE RAIN, BUT HAD A SAFE TRIP. YOU ALL BE SAFE.

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

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THANKS TO PAUL AND DOT I WAS ABLE TO POST THIS PICTURE OF LA VERNE FROM THE GETTYSBURG EVENT.

[Dizzbe]

Ron - did you get to the visitation?
Jim & Diana Heath & I will be leaving here about 10:00-10:30 tomorrow morning for Lancaster. Moondoggie is gassed up, tires checked, etc., ready to roll, and Mary Ellen (LaVerne's sister) told me she will be driving LaVerne's Cashmere in honor of her.

Elle,

Please let the family know how much we feel for them and how much we loved LaVerne. Her family members came to several TBN events, so they are close to us as well. I'm still having such a hard time accepting her passing, just a few weeks ago we were exchanging emails regarding the cruise. This is just so sad.

On an uplifting note, I will always remember LaVerne best for her fantastic laugh and uplifting nature. She could get you to join in with her laughter even if you didn't have a clue as to what she was laughing about. She will be sorely missed here and at future events.

[islandtime]

Vickie - will do. I think all of us are having a hard time processing this. Too unreal. Maybe after we all gather tomorrow it will begin to sink in, but in reality, I think it's going to take a long, long time.

[Skip]

We will certainly miss her at mid-Atlantic gatherings. If the service was any day but tomorrow we would have been able to attend. Elle - please give her family our heartfelt condolences and let them know we are thinking of them during this very difficult time. And thank you for representing all of us that can't be there and TBN in general.

Skip

[lbyh2os]

I did not make it to the Wednesday family night but I am going to the funeral tomorrow. I am meeting up with Mary Ellen, her sister, and some of LaVerne's close friends before we leave for the funeral. I'm sure everyone will be sharing funny stories and memories. I am trying to think of this as a celebration of her life instead of just a sadness about the end of it.

[SugarBabe]

Please give her family big hugs from all of us Linda and Elle. I wish we could make it too. She was always such a fun person to be around. So glad her sister will be driving her car. Her passing will leave a big hole in our lives. RIP our wonderful La Verne.:bawl: You will be missed.

[SugarBabe]

YES, WE DID AND WE WERE ABLE TO MEET ALL THE FAMILY AND THEY WERE WONDERFUL. DROVE ALL DAY IN THE RAIN, BUT HAD A SAFE TRIP. YOU ALL BE SAFE.


Thank you so much for going Ron. I am so glad that you were there to represent our T-Bird family. Glad you are home safe.

[LuvOurBird]

David and I were in Toronto when we heard about LaVerne. We are now home and want to let LaVerne's family know how special a lady and friend we was to us.

You will be missed LaVerne! Everytime I hear a giggle, I will think of LaVerne and what a fun, lively person she was.

[2LOW03BIRDS]

Meeting LaVerne's family Wednesday night was almost like giving LaVerne a great big hug. Her Mother, her brothers Gordon and Wes, her sister MaryEllen, daughter Shannon, son-in-law Mike and the rest of the family and friends were all kind, caring, warm and friendly and full of personality and hospitality - just like LaVerne. It was good to be there with them. All the pictures of her throughout her life and with her family and those of her beautiful cashmere Tbird, brought back great memories and smiles. She is missed and still loved.

[islandtime]

What a beautiful place LaVerne is resting now! Got home from the funeral a little after 6:00 this evening. Caravanned w/ Jim & Diana Heath, and LaVerne must have been looking down on us...it was a most beautiful drive up to Lancaster. The day was cloudless, and the Virginia countryside was stunning to drive through.

I took some pics today for those of you who wanted to attend and because of schedule or distance, could not. It was such a nice service, and her family is so gracious...and as full of life as LaVerne was. I have 14 shots I would like to share...I'll split them up in several posts...
1. T-Birds arrived at gravesite
2. Another view
3. Linda B, Jim H, and another guest

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[islandtime]

Pallbearers going to gravesite

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[islandtime]

1. After the service
2. LaVerne's husband's grave
3. Reception - Jim H & Linda B looking at photos

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[islandtime]

1. TBN reps
2-4. the photos - did you know LaVerne was once Miss Richmond?

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[islandtime]

The final shot before leaving...

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Mary Ellen has been checking the messages from everyone, and she thanks you all.
LaVerne will always be with us in spirit, and with the wonderful memories.

[BirdWings]

Thank you Elle for posting the pics. Also thank each of the TBN members for being there.

[2K2BIRD]

Thanks so much for the pictures, Elle. Thanks to all of you for going for the rest of us as well as yourselves.

Miss Richmond, huh. With her personality that is not surprising at all.

[Skip]

We are so sorry we could not make it. Thanks for posting these photos Elle-it almost makes us feel like we were there. Well, I guess we were, in spirit. And Paul, you are right on. It doesn't surprise one that she was a Miss Richmond.

[007Cruiser]

LaVerne's obituary:

RANSONE, LaVerne Bennett, was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother and a Nana. She was a woman of integrity and she was not afraid to speak her mind. She was family, she was a friend and more importantly, she was someone you were glad you knew. LaVerne was born on June 19, 1950, becoming the first daughter to Dorothy and Linwood Gordon Bennett Sr. When she arrived, she already had a big brother, Linwood Gordon Bennett Jr. and later she became big sister to Westley Bennett and MaryEllen Bowman. One summer while working for a finance company, Ms. Bennett met Mr. Douglas Ransone and they really hit it off and decided to marry. A few years later, on a St. Patrick's Day, they had a daughter, Shannon Ransone Prince. LaVerne became an AVON representative because Shannon wanted to sell AVON. This led to LaVerne becoming a district manager and working for AVON for 17 years. Shannon met and married Mike Prince and they made LaVerne a Nana by bringing Lane and Nathan into the world, two wonderful grandsons, who brought tremendous joy into her life. LaVerne had an adventurous spirit. She tried and liked a variety of things. There was line dancing, scrapbooking and her last obsession, Thunderbirds. The beginning of that obsession was when LaVerne purchased and began caring for a 2005 Anniversary Limited Edition Thunderbird. She joined Virginia Local CTCI, a Thunderbird enthusiast group and she also joined The Thunderbirds Nest and enjoyed many trips and gatherings with them. LaVerne began her last adventure on December 5, 2011, surrounded by family and friends who sent her on her journey with light and love. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation in LaVerne's name to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or by mail at American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. The family will receive visitors at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis road, on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Thursday December 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Whitechapel Episcopal, 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster Va. 22503. stmaryswhitechapel.org

[FritsB]

Thanks for sharing pictures Elle. Great to see a you all there representing the TBN family.

[SugarBabe]

Puts tears in my eyes just looking at the pictures. Thank you for posting them. It looks like it was a beautiful day.

[SugarBabe]

Here's one of LaVerne (left) with the rest of the TBN Hotties at Rock City during Choo-Choo Thunder......Fun, Fun, Fun is what TBN is about and LaVerne was always part of the fun.

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Just wanted everyone to know that I had told her sister Mary Ellen about the shirt we had made like this picture. I asked her if maybe she could find it and put it with her. Mary Ellen wrote me tonight and told me they did find it and it is with her. This was such a crazy day and we were having so much fun. Just a wonderful reminder of all the great times we share when we all get together. A great big thank you to Mary Ellen and her family. :love:

[LuvOurBird]

Yes, thank you everyone who represented her TBN family. Such a sad day for us all.

[AZTB]

Thank you all, too, for posting pictures of this precious lady. While Susie & I never got a chance to meet her, it is obvious she was well loved by family & friends alike.

[Southern]

Thanks for the whole thread and pictures and thoughts.
I didn't know La Verne but now I feel like I did.
I also have a lot of feelings for TBN and you wonderful people.

[15AGAIN]

LaVerne will be missed by all of us. As Paul said we met up for lunch in Williamsburg and LaVerne rode with me in Detroit at the proving grounds.
My prayers go out to the family.
A special Lady has passed.

[2LOW03BIRDS]

Just wanted everyone to know that I had told her sister Mary Ellen about the shirt we had made like this picture. I asked her if maybe she could find it and put it with her. Mary Ellen wrote me tonight and told me they did find it and it is with her. This was such a crazy day and we were having so much fun. Just a wonderful reminder of all the great times we share when we all get together. A great big thank you to Mary Ellen and her family. :love:

Thanks for this great photo - it really says it all. Thanks too to Elle and Linda for being there in your wonderful supportive way and for the pictures of the day which let us all share in the celebration of LaVerne's friendship.

[5bird7]

A couple of pictures of LaVerne at Texas Thunder during the roping demonstation.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/674/DSCN0652Laverne.jpg

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[islandtime]

Priceless, Dot! Wish we'd had them for the photo table yesterday. That truly shows LaVerne's joie de vivre!

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

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HERE IS LA VERE EXPLAINING THE WOODEN CARS TO CHARLOTTE AND LINDA.

[islandtime]

LOVE IT, Ron!!!!:bigsmile:

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

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ONE OF LA VERNE'S FAVORITE PICTURES

[4LOWBIRDS+1]

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LA VERNE AND LINDA RELAXING WHILE WATCHING THE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT BORLA

[darsinewman]

LaVerne rode with me in Detroit at the proving grounds.


Thanks for jogging my memory on that, Bill. I saw that picture in my 55th Anniversary trip photos but couldn't tell for sure if that was LaVerne with the hat and glasses on. It's a good one!
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[Ski]

I am struck by two things after viewing the posts in this thread that have little to do with Laverne the person but more with the benefits of participating in TBn events, the good time you can have and the fond memories others will have of you. Thanks, LaVerne, for that reminder.

[RustyFrye]

Bye Honey. I'll miss you.

[bwlewis]

Just a reminder to keep LaVerne's family in your prayers. In my experience, they are needed just as much now as then.