Laverne Burkett Ballard passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the age of 83.
A Memorial Service will be held on, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at First United Pentecostal Church in
Eunice with time pending at this time.
Laverne is survived by three daughters, Pamela LaCombe and husband Rev. Ron LaCombe of Eunice,
Loretta Murray and husband Gary of San Antonia, TX, and Shelia Vining and husband Terry of Morgan City;
four sisters, Jean Windham, Maxine Pate, Ruby Yates, and Verline Daniels; six grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Laverne was preceded in death by her husband, John Ballard; her parents, Brit Burkett and Lela Penninton
Burkett; two sisters, Idel Varnell and Opal Walton; and three brothers, EL Burkett, Kenneth Burkett, and
Jerald Burkett.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.