LaVonne is survived by her children Laura Balkcom and Wayne Steward, grandchildren Ryan Balkcom, Michael Osborn, Alyssa Balkcom, Michelle Lindsay, Kindell Lindsay, Teka Brown, Ben Steward, Kyra Steward, JT Steward, Laura’s dogs Duchess and Tommy, and 13 great-grandchildren. She also had several nieces and nephews, and their children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Frank Steward, son Steven Balkcom, and her siblings Lenore Kelly and Vertis Tartar.
LaVonne enjoyed watching shows like American Idol and The Voice, and sports, mostly the Arizona Cardinals and Diamondbacks. Reading was another favorite pastime of hers. In her younger years she preferred murder mystery novels, but more recently you could find her reading an Amish book. She loved to eat, and especially enjoyed a good Mexican meal. Lastly, even though not very good at it, she enjoyed putting a puzzle together every now and then.
Family and friends are invited to attend services for LaVonne on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Village Hope Church; 6828 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ.
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