She was the widow of Charles Quimby, a retired beautician and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Upon graduation from Pine Bluff Cosmetology School, she worked as a beautician at the POW (Jap Camp) fixing hair for the WAC. Mrs. Laverne was owner/operator of Laverne's Beauty Shop in Monticello for 60 years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Nell Thomas and one nephew, Billy Ray Thompson.
Survivors include one son, Kerry Gene Hackney of Monticello; one niece-in-law, Marilyn Thompson of Tyler, TX; two great nephews, Eric Thompson and wife Elyse of Denver CO and Brian Thompson and wife Erin of Tyler, TX; and two first cousins, Ann Lytle Rabb and Ronnie Lytle both of Monticello.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Rebecca and Ed Drake
Lake Jackson, TX Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Kerry, we are so sad to here about your mom's passing! Loved her, she was a great lady!Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Jane Summerford
Greenbrier, AR Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Kerry Gene and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for all of you, for strength and peace, at this time.Alvin and Irms James
Monticello, AR Monday, March 20, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Know she will be missedDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, March 20, 2017 Kerry, So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You will be in my prayers.Dennis Wells
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, March 20, 2017 Kerry Gene, I am so sorry to read about your mom. She was such a beautiful and precious lady....loved by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Monday, March 20, 2017 Dear Kerry Gene,Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Gena Moss Burson
Rogers, AR Sunday, March 19, 2017 I sure loved Miss Laverne! She did my hair and nails on my wedding day! Never forget her! Prayers for her family!Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 18, 2017 Dear Kerry, I am so sorry about the death of your sweet mom. She was a dear lady. You have my sympathy at this sad time!