Elsie “LaVerne” Emerson, 81, of Midland, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011. LaVerne was born on July 24, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Roy Emerson and Ida Farley. She graduated from Foster High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1948. She married the love of her life, Bob Emerson in 1949. Together they moved to Midland, Texas in 1967. LaVerne worked part-time for Midland Independent School District and was also a Homemaker. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and playing golf. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, Brian and Elsa. LaVerne was a member of Midland Lutheran Church for many years.
Survivors include her son, Scott Emerson, and wife, Yvonne; daughter, Jana Ragan, and husband, Max; grandchildren, Brian Ragan and Elsa Emerson; as well as extended family, Chanita Macklin and Jackie Gentry.
Family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00am – 11:00am. A graveside service will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park at 11:30am on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Condolences may be made at: www.ellisfunerals.com.
