Lavenia Maus, age 84, of Springfield Mo. passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Jordan Creek Nursing Home. She was born January 28, 1925, in Bradley, AR, to William Mark and Lillie Mae (Thomas) Spence. She was a member of West and Lincoln Street Church of Christ.
Her parents William Mark and Lillie Mae Spence, Vernon Carroll, and one sister Virginia Byrd preceded her in death.
She is survived by her four children Tommy Carroll and wife Parrie Jane of Arlington TX., Jerry Carroll and wife Edie, Oologah, OK,Suzanne Carroll and Johnny Jones of Fordland , Jan Hart and husband Kevin Smith of Monett, five grandchildren , five great grandchildren, one brother Merle Spence and wife Anna Mae, three sisters Sally Beams, Sue Byrd and ,Marcie
Petty, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 12-1 p.m. in Greenlawn North Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to West and Lincoln Church of Christ. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.