LaVerne Elizabeth Walter Newman went to the arms of the Lord late on the night of Tuesday, August 28th, 2018. She was born at her family's farmhouse in Riesel, Texas and lived a long, full life in Waco. LaVerne was loved dearly and will be dearly missed.
LaVerne is survived by her husband of 36 years, Edward Newman; her children, Sharlyn Jarosek McMurray, Dale Jarosek, Dean Jarosek, Jan Newman Huninghake, and Dana Newman; her grandchildren, Rachea McMurray-Pendley, Lauren McMurray Orsak, Kara McMurray, Miles Jarosek, Candice Jarosek, Clayton Jarosek, Jarrica Jarosek Mills, and PJ Huninghake; and her great-grandchildren, Maxton Pendley, Maverick Pendley, and Kaiser Jarosek.
LaVerne had a green thumb; she could make anything grow in her garden with seemingly little effort, and she insisted on sharing the bounty with her loved ones and neighbors. Her favorite thing was her family. One of her greatest joys was cooking up a full holiday dinner and having her family pack into her humble home to share it. There were many adventures at her home, which always had an open door. LaVerne lived by the motto "what goes around, comes around," and she raised her children and grandchildren to live the same. The more we can love others, the more we can be loved in return.
A private memorial service will be held at Thanksgiving in her home, to honor her favorite holiday.
Pleas sign the online guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Condolences(10)
V. Thompson
, AL Sunday, September 9, 2018 My sincere condolences to the family of LaVerne Newman. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,Larry Kruger
, TX Thursday, September 6, 2018 I have to ditto what Mark Abernathy said. Mrs. Newman was like another mom to us boys. We always knew she loved us and considered us extended family. Ed, Sharlyn, Dale and Dean, I'm sorry for your loss. She was a great lady.Mark Abernathy
, AL Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Mrs. Jarosek - Newman was one of our many moms that fed and kept us out of trouble with another place to hang out under the trees. She was never short of saying "I'll tell your mom" - with a smile. Then there was the time she was my guardian from a potentially mad brother when I took out his T-bird on a tree. We can also say how much we appreciated it when LaVerne and Ed kept a check on Mom when we had all moved away. She loved and cared for us as if we were all one family.Kim N Hunter
EDDY, TX Wednesday, September 5, 2018 I am so sorry to hear of Laverne's passing. It was a pleasure knowing her. My sincere condolences to her family.Kim
Rachea Pendley
Cedar Park, TX Monday, September 3, 2018 I'll miss you Grandma. Thank you for believing in me and loving me; for giving me words to live by and a bold example to follow. Once upon a time, it seemed your purpose was only to wag your finger at me and lecture. But as years flew by, I cane to see that you were really planting seeds that would blossom into an understanding of life. You showed me the simplicity of love. Thank you, Grandma. I promise I'll pay it forward.John Price
Mt. Calm, TX Monday, September 3, 2018 Ed I am sad for your loss of your wife. You will always be one of my heros in this life. God bless you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.John Price
Betty and J R Black
WACO, TX Sunday, September 2, 2018 In lovely memory from best friends. Betty and J R BlackThomas Lemanski
LacyLakeview, TX Sunday, September 2, 2018 Our hearts and prayer go out to each of the family members. I had the privilege of working with LaVerne for many years at Gulf States Paper Corp. She was one of the nicest lady I knew. Tommy & Elizabeth LemanskiShari Jones
Waco, TX Sunday, September 2, 2018 Darrell and I are so sorry for your loss Dale. GOD bless your family thru this sad time.RuthAnn Walker Parsons
Athens, TX Saturday, September 1, 2018 Sharlyn-I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.