LaVerne (Carpenter) Brudos, 66, of Gholson, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. Cremation services entrusted to Lake Shore Funeral Home. Share thoughts and memories and view the complete obituary in our online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com/.
LaVerne was born October 24, 1947 in Waco to Leonard E. and Gladys (Regian) Carpenter, Sr. On August 1st, 1979, LaVerne wed Fay Brudos, and together they shared nearly 35 years of marriage. LaVerne spent many years working for Owens Illinois and the Room Store, where she met many dear friends.
LaVerne spent her free time enjoying books and reading. She was a loving soul with a beautiful smile and a soft heart. Her family was blessed by her positive outlook on life and her inspiring words. She had a gift of giving, and enjoyed helping others. Her philosophy in life was, “It is what it is.”, and “Enjoy life!”.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband, Fay Brudos of Gholson; three sons, Buddy Leathers and family of Bellmead, Bill Leathers and family of Mt. Calm, and Terry Brudos of Georgetown; multiple grandchildren and great-grand children; brother, Leonard E. Carpenter, Jr. and family of Gholson; two sisters, Edna Weir and family of Gholson, and Bea Olson, her husband Greg, and family of Gholson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other dear family members.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff and doctors of St. Catherine Center and Providence Hospice Place, who were caring and exceptional in every way.
Memorials in honor of LaVerne’s life may be made to Providence Hospice Place.
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Our prayers are with all of the family. LaVerne was a beautiful woman both outside and inside.
LaVerne was one of those wonderful souls who made the world a better place by warming us all with her kindness and loving heart. Though I live a far distance away from her, I am happy for my Uncle Fay that he had all those years with her. Rest in peace LaVerne…. you inspired us all and will be truly missed.
May the grace of God comfort all of us during this monumental time of grieving while warming our hearts with wonderful and everlasting memories of Laverne’s life work.
Jeff Brudos, Atlantic Beach FL
Fay, our hearts are hurting with you and for you. I will certainly miss my birthday buddy.love to you and your family and I am so proud to have known Laverne . She fought the battle and even though we feel like we lost, she still WIns. May God be with you, Judy & Alton. Pratka
So very sorry for the loss of such a precious lady. Prayers for the family as they go through this difficult time. Mrs. Weir and Bea please know you’re in my thoughts and much love sent that way.
My prayers go out to the family. I’m not certain but I don’t think that I had ever met Laverne. I have known Edna practically my entire life and Bea for at least 15 years. Hugs go out to you all, you will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Fay, Bea, Edna & Leonard Jr. , our prayers are with you & all your families with the loss of such a wonderful lady! Love David & Glenna Walker
RIP grandma you will be truly missed. I love you.
Grandma Laverne was an amazing grandma. She wasn’t my blood but accepted my brother Paul and I as her real grandchildren. She accepted my mom as a daughter. She thought me how to feed a calf with a bottle. She brought such love to everyone she came across. I love you grandma.
My grandma…….when somebody would worry about her she would never worry and just worry about the good things happening in the present .whenever someone would be unhappy she could always bring a smile to their face. She always had stories to tell. She was a great cook. She was a wonderful grandma. Now she can be another one of my guardian angels along with my nini. I love you grandma. This still doesn’t seem real that your gone. Please watch over my daddy.
Fay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Laverne was such a “Great” friend to me . She was always there for me. She always had the best outlook on life. She could always come up with the best “sayings” at the best time and we would laugh or cry. She would always say, When you down to nothing, God’s up to something….give me patience’s but I want it right now. I have such great memories of the four of us , we have had some really great times together. Laverne was a “special ” lady and will be in my heart forever. She is not in pain anymore and is in a better place. She now has her “wings” and she is still watching over us all. My friend will truly be missed .. I love you.
Faye and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. LaVerne was such a wonderful and upbeat person and always had a smile on her face. It seemed like yesterday that LaVerne was telling you to come in and eat while George was trying to talk you into baling our hay. We truly miss you and all your family. May God wrap his arms around each of you through this difficult time.
Love you all,
George & Pam Long
On behalf of the Olson family we send our sympathy to your family. We pray for peace at this time of sorrow. We are inspired by LaVerne’s faith and joy and comforted in knowing that she has received the blessing of unending life in the presence of our heavenly Father.
On the behalf of the Ledbetter family we send our most heart felt sympathy to your family.
LaVerne and I were great friends while we worked for Ownes Illnios and even afterwards. She was the sweetest person and love live the the fullest.
She will be greatly missed.
Pat Ledbetter
I LOVE YOU BUT I WILL ALWAYS HAVE MEMORIES OF OUR FRIENSHIP.YOU STOOD UP WITH ME AND GAY WHEN WE GOT MARRIED.BOTH OF MY CHILDREN ARE ALREADY WHERE YOU ARE SO PLEASE HUG THEM FOR ME.TIME SEPERATED US BUT DID NOT DEMINISH THE LOVE I FEEL FOR YOU AND FAY MY FRIEND,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WOTH YOU FAY AND YOUR FAMILY. I LOVE YOU.
My heart goes out to all of La Vern’s family. I always enjoyed seeing her sweet smile. She will be missed. I didnt know she had been ill. God Bless you all.
LaVerne and my husband, Bruce, worked together at Weberg Furniture. We remember LaVerne as a very kind and gentle soul. She always had a smile on her face. We extend our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your precious loved one.
I remember attending classes at WHS with Laverne and all my friends from Gholson. She was a great basketball player and a sweet young woman I hadn’t seen in years. My sympathy to her family.
So sorry to hear about LaVerne. May the Lord hold you close during this time of sorrow and bless you with abundant strength and courage .
Love Edna Ruth
Peace and prayers for comfort and peace to all family and friends. Tammera Ryan~ on behalf of the staff and volunteers of Providence Hospice
We will miss you Aunt Laverne, but we will meet again one day in the mansion in the sky. May God be with all friends and family. May we all find comfort in him. We love you!
Sorry to hear about our dear friend. She was a very special person to us. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Laverne worked with my husband Moises for many years and he enjoyed working with her. I became friends with her and she was a very sweet Lady she will be truly missed.
Love Cindy and Moises Puente
Sorry for your loss, LaVerne was a very sweet lady , we worked together at O-I , Prayers to the Family,
Tammy Hitchcock