Mary Laverne Lane-Potts
March 16, 1936 ~ December 28, 2016
Mary Laverne Lane-Potts, 80, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center. Born March 16, 1936 in Shoals, Mary was the daughter of George I. and Laura G. (Abel) Simmons; her parents preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker and attended Shoals Holiness Church. Mary enjoyed quilting and playing the organ. A loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary’s memory will be forever cherished by her loving family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband and father of her children, Delmar R. Lane on September 30, 1995; and her second husband, Ronald Potts on June 27, 2002; and her grandson, Daniel R. Lane.
Survivors include her five sons, Darrell R. (Helen) Lane of Brownsburg, Indiana, David R. Lane of Shoals, Dallas R. (Theresa) Lane of Petersburg, Duane R. (Pat) Lane of Danville, Indiana, and Douglas R. (Chris) Lane of Shoals; one brother, Paul (Mary Beth) Simmons of Pollock, Louisiana; five sisters, Olive (Reid) Armstrong of Plainfield, Indiana, Margaret Hyde of Brazil, Indiana, Luella (Bob) Markle of Plainfield, Indiana, Velma (Gary) Marley of Mooresville, Indiana, and Naomi (Glen) Humphreys of Orleans; 14 grandchildren, Debra Ferguson, Diana Lane, Donna Denny, Alishia Williams, Stephen Lane, Lacy Halbert, Jessica Jude, Jennifer Yaney, Derrick R. Lane, Samuel R. Lane, Heather Brooke Parra, Andrea Burden, Christopher Lane, and Abby Lane; and 14 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Mary Laverne from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville, Indiana. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the funeral home. Additional calling will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Mary will be laid to rest next to Delmar at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Indiana. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share online condolences and share a favorite memory with the family.
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I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.
Grandma Lane pictures
Stephen’s H.S. grad wearing Darrell’s pants from H.S.
I am so sorry about Mrs. Laverne passing away. I was fortunate to see her when I went back to Indiana at the end of October. She was such a pleasant person to talk to, so caring and fun to be around. I was visiting Velma and my Dad, Gary, and she was there. There is no doubt where she is today. You could feel God around her. I feel blessed to have known her. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Belinda Jernigan
Beautiful Mary Laverne–Elementary School
One of my best friends in school. She was so nice and sweet. Enjoyed talking to her.
Last time I talked to her was in early December. I will truly miss her!!
Roberta (Gibson) Sipes