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Laverne Carpenter Obituary

Laverne Dixon O'Neal Carpenter, a resident of Central for many years, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012, in Morgan City. She was born to Ola Terrell and Charles Dixon on August 30, 1929 in Montgomery, LA. A devoted Christian who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she was a long-time member of Zoar Baptist Church, Lydia Sunday School Class, Young-at-Heart and Senior Adult Choir. She spent many days visiting residents of local nursing homes. Survivors include sons, Darrell O'Neal (Janelle) of Belle River and Brian O'Neal of Central; grandchildren, Marshall O'Neal (Kristin) of Plaquemine and Tyler O'Neal of Ruidoso, NM; and great-granddaughter, Lynnlee O'Neal. She is also survived by sisters, Geneva Starks of Raleigh, NC and Veronica Merrett of Bossier City, brother, Kees Dixon (Billy) of Bossier City, and sister-in-law, Maudie Dixon of Shreveport. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Wilmer and Lloyd Dixon, brother-in-law Dr. Guy Starks, sister-in-law Helen Dixon and her loving cat Dahlin. The family followed her life-long wish and donated her body to the LSU Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 3 at Zoar Baptist Church in Central. Visitation will be at 1:00, and service at 2:00. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Special thanks to Drs. Sherlyn Bell and Maryellon Allen and the staff at Morgan City Health Care for their loving care. Mama, we love and miss you.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, 2012.
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So very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I still have (and use) her delicious homemade lasagna recipe! May God bless you in your time of grief!

Carol Ann Jones Lizana

November 1, 2012

Darrell and Brian, we are thinking of you at this sad time. Laverne was always such a friendly, gentle person. We have many good memories of visits between the O'Neal and Lively families.

Shirley and Sherwood Nowlin

October 29, 2012

Oliver and I are sorry about your Mom's passing. We remember the good times we used to have many years ago. Hope you and your family are doing ok.

October 28, 2012

Darrell, Janelle & Brian & families,
Sorry to hear of Laverne's passing. Will always remember her with fondness. She was always kind and a very caring person. Many memories of when we were kids & trips to y'alls house.
Love you Guys!!

Ruth Price O'Connor

October 28, 2012

May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this difficult time - treasure the good memories . Our prayers are with you and your family.

Gary & Mary Ann Smiley

October 28, 2012

Darrell and Brian
Pray that the Lord will be with you in this time of sorrow. We loved Aunt Bo very much and will miss her. God Bless you both.

Dan and Karen Murphy

October 26, 2012

To Darrell and Brian,
We send our love and prayers to you both. May the Lord comfort and keep you. We loved Aunt Bo very much.

Dan and Karen Murphy

Dan and Karen Murphy

October 26, 2012

Darrell, Sending condolences in the loss of your Mom..

Kathy WIcker

October 26, 2012

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