Laverne Battles, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Huntington Health & Rehab in Huntington.

 

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. Bill Hunter officiating and eulogy by Franklin D. Battles. Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

 

She was born November 2, 1928 in the Camp Worth Community in San Augustine County to Luther and Mae Lee Goodman. She was homemaker and worked at Lillie Mae’s Grocery Store for many years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.

 

She is preceded in death by her father, Luther Goodman, Mother & Step-father, Mae Lee Goodman Taylor and James Monroe Taylor, husband, DL Battles, 3 Sons, Eddie Battles, Lynn Battles & Spencer Battles.

 

She is survived by:

Children:

Patricia Massey of Huntington

Helen Gangluff & husband, Richard of Houston

Kirk Battles & wife, Madeline of Center

Grandchildren:

Angie Lovett & husband, Charles of Huntington

Christi Vanvoast husband, Billy of Brownsboro

Greg Arp of Huntington

Keely Battles of Huntsville

Jeff Smith & wife, Lori of Center

Randy Battles & wife, Amber of Center

Brad Battles & wife, Courtney of Nacogdoches

Shamarie Battles of Lufkin

Shonda Bryce of San Antonio

John Thompson of San Antonio

Christopher Battles & wife, Nicole of Kilgore

Christopher Matte & wife, Jordan of LA

Dylan Matte of LA

Rylie James of LA

27 Great Grandchildren

6 Great Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters:

Loyce Orgeron of Houston

Joye Hodges of Center

Brother-in-law:

Franklin D. Battles of Tyler

Pallbearers:

Chris Battles, Randy Battles, Ryan Battles,

Greg Arp, Johnny New & Jason Nichols 

 

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas