Lavonia Heriford: Died 03/17/2016
Categories: Obituaries
Lavonia Heriford
1917-2016
Clarksdale……Lavonia Maxine Heriford, age 98, was born August 13, 1917 in Mercer, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Tessa (Williams) Harkins and passed away March 17, 2016 in King City, Missouri.
On January 31, 1935 in Clarksdale, Lavonia and David were united in marriage. To this union three children were born. She was a member of Clarksdale Baptist Church, Merry Matrons and Eastern Star #247.
Lavonia is preceded in death by her parents; husband David; brother, Harvey Harkins; two sister-in-laws, Wilma & Doris Harkins; grandson, Jon Covault.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Nola) Heriford, Garnett, KS, Larry (Dorothy) Heriford, Clarksdale; daughter, Audra (Ray) Schildknecht, St. Joseph; brother, Ernie Harkins, Mercer, MO; sister, Mary Belle Mulvonia, Clinton, IA; nine grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Clarksdale Baptist Church with interment at St. Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 2 hours prior to service at the church. Memorial Contributions: Clarksdale Baptist Church. Online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com
Our deepest condolences to Lavonia’s family. Such a lovely wonderful lady.
It was always an honor and a privilege to have been a part of this family while I was growing up in Clarksdale. Lavonia, Audra, and her family were and always will be very special to us. Truly sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to Lavonia’s family. Such a lovely wonderful lady.
It was always an honor and a privilege to have been a part of this family while I was growing up in Clarksdale. Lavonia, Audra, and her family were and always will be very special to us. Truly sorry for your loss.
Hi Bob and Nola, Larry and Dorothy, and Audra –
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, but happy to know she was able to live such an extended fulfilled life. When we were growing up in Clarksdale, your mother was a well-known “fixture” in Clarksdale. Everyone knew her to be an active, ambitious person who was generous and helpful to others. I remember her well with fond memories. Would love to hear from you.
Audra, Bob, Larry and families, sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She lived a long life and was a wonderful lady . You were blesses to have so many good years with her in good health. She will be missed by many..
May the Lord comfort you through this difficult time.
Ann Hardt
so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family, she was a wonderful lady and friend to bill bascue, she will be missed greatly.