The world bids farewell to Laverne Wesley of Lufkin, Texas, born in Apple Springs, Texas, departing on August 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Laverne leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laverne Wesley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Chester Russell and Velver T. Russell (Pike); and her stepmother Della Russell. She is survived by: her husband Bill Wesley; her son Dean; her daughter-in-law Jackie Wesley of Hudson; her daughter Felicia; her son-in-law Roshal Mooney of Lufkin; her grandchildren, Phillip Loggins, Paige (Shane Dykes), Jason Wesley and Amanda Wesley; her great grandchildren, Lane Loggins, Carter Loggins, Jaycee Dykes, Marshall Dykes, Logan Wesley, Jackson Wesley and Addison Wesley; and her caregivers, Lanette, Aida, Robin, Veronica, Carmen, Daphne, Denisea and Kathy. She is also survived by 2 sisters; 1 brother; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shafer Funeral Home (600 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904-0353). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Old Union Cemetery (Hudson, TX 75904).