LaVonne Ellen (Wright) Parsons, 84, Kokomo, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. She was born on Dec. 17, 1927, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, to the late Carl and Alta (Fowl) Wright. LaVonne attended Kokomo High School and graduated in 1946. On Nov. 2, 1947, LaVonne married Raymond Parsons in Kokomo, and he proceeded her in death in March 2001. LaVonne worked as a legal secretary for attorneys Kenneth Shockley and Floyd Cook, as well as working for the law firms of Bayliff, Harrigan, Cord and Maugins from 1946 to 1976. She was the secretary in the Physical Plant at St. Joseph Hospital from 1970 to 1975. She also worked as the administrative secretary for the chancellor of Indiana University in Kokomo from 1976 to 1991. Upon retirement, she volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital from 1991 until June 2011. Starting in 2001 until June 2011, LaVonne also clerked at the St. Joseph Hospital Gift Shop. LaVonne and her husband, Raymond were charter members of the Highland Park Church, where they started attending in 1947.
LaVonne is survived by her sister, Carol (James) Jackson, Galveston; a granddaughter, Chelsey Parsons; brothers-in-law, Gene Henry, Tipton and James Evans, Kokomo; sisters-in-law, Marie Parson, Kokomo and Doris Parson, Peru. Other survivors include dear friends, Jack and Shirley Talbert, along with several nieces and nephews.
LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Parsons; son, Randy; brother, Bill (Ruthanne) Wright; and a sister, Margie Henry.
A funeral service for LaVonne is 3 p.m. Saturday at Ellers Mortuary, Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo, with Pastor Ed Vasicek officiating. LaVnne’s family and friends are welcome to join for a time of visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, also at the Webster Street Chapel. At 1 p.m. Monday, we will have a comital service for LaVonne at Kokomo Memorial Park, Kokomo.
Contributions can be made in LaVonne’s memory to the St. Joseph Hospital Cheer Guild, or the Highland Park Church, with envelopes available at the mortuary. Read LaVonne’s obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a personal message, or order flowers for the family.
Biden Addresses West Point Graduating Class
Dozens of Children Killed in New Syria Attack
Raw Video: Activists Allege Massacre in Syria
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
