of Hensley, AR
August 22, 1947 - April 7, 2025
Lavern Emerson, age 77, went to be with her Savior on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born August 22, 1947, in Nogo, Arkansas to Loyd Harmon and Carrie Walker Harmon. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot, Arkansas. Lavern resided in Hensley, Arkansas for the last 25 years of her life.
Lavern graduated from Alread High School in 1965 and regularly boasted the title Valedictorian of her class of 7. This is where she met the love of her life, Steve Emerson. The pair went on to marry and have two sons, Michael and Jamey Emerson. They lived their life together in Cabot, Arkansas until Steve's passing. While the boys were young, she dedicated her life to being their mom, never missing a ballgame or any other event in their lives. As her boys grew up, Lavern attended Southern Technical College, where she earned a degree in Computer Programming. Once again, she was co-valedictorian of her class. She went on to work for the Arkansas Student Loan Guarantee Foundation and SF Services, eventually retiring from Arkansas Farm Bureau after 18 years with the company. As she loved her boys, Lavern took their wives, Kara and Jessica, as her daughters and loved them as her own. She was also a grandma and great grandma. If you knew Lavern for 5 minutes, you knew about her grandkids. She loved us all so well.
Lavern was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 30 years, Steve Emerson; her parents, Loyd and Carrie Harmon; sister, Fern Emerson; her special brothers-in-law, Bryce Emerson and Clarence Philips; and one grandson, Joshua Gray Emerson.
Left to cherish her memory are her dear sister and best friend, Viva Philips of Clinton; her sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Kara Emerson of Russellville and Jamey and Jessica Emerson of Cabot; 7 grandchildren: Eve, Elizabeth, Samuel, Lydia, Rebekah, Sarah, and Levi Emerson of Russellville; one great-grandson: Christopher Kendrick of Russellville and one great-grandson joining the family this summer. She will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
The sum of Lavern's life can't be calculated by the computer programs she wrote but by the relationships she built, the friends she made EVERYWHERE she went, and the lives she touched. She was an encourager who always sought to make people laugh, brighten their day, and point them to Jesus. Words cannot express the difference she made in the lives of those who knew her. She will be forever missed.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5;00 p.m. -7 ;00 pm at Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. The Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. Interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert. Funeral services for Lavern are under the direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International in her name. https://www.gideons.org/donate
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14 Condolence(s)
Erma Bailey
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
I worked with Laverne at SF Services. She was a friend to everyone. My condolences. A light has left your family.
Carolyn and Bill Temple
Monday, April 14, 2025
My family was sorry to hear about Lavern passing . We were very close friends when she lived in Cabot. I was very upset when she moved away. She was a very sweet person to know. Everyone who had known her will miss her very much. She raised two wonderful boys and I know they will miss her very much. We loved them all.
Beverly York
Friday, April 11, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lavern. She was a wonderful woman. My condolences go out to her family. She will be truly missed.
Russ Lutrell
Friday, April 11, 2025
Prayers for peace of mind Mike. You and your family.
Eric Gatlin
Friday, April 11, 2025
Lavern was a good friend. We went to Southern Tech at the same time. Even though she graduated in the class before I did. She and Mary Jane Thomas took me under their wings and helped me in so many way especially on programming projects. I always considered Lavern a great friend and regret letting time get by and not keeping in contact with her. May God Bless and Comfort you during this time.
Bill Williams
Friday, April 11, 2025
Laverne was a super nice person. I knew her from Farm Bureau days but I learned a lot more reading about her today. Everyday she would post positive, Christian messages on her Facebook page. No doubt she will be missed by many until we meet up again. Prayers for the loved ones left behind.
Aalesha Ridings Cartner
Friday, April 11, 2025
I will definitely miss her and her prayers. She was so kind to me.
Brian & Tonya
Friday, April 11, 2025
I Will Forever Cherish Our Memories & Laughter We Shared Together. I Love You So Much….. Until We Meet Again…. ,
Sylvia Jeffery
Friday, April 11, 2025
Lavern was a very good friend. I really missed her when she left Cabot. We will see her again.
RUBY L HOPPER
Thursday, April 10, 2025
So sorry just want you to know you are in my prayers
Mary and Audrey Dunn
Thursday, April 10, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love, light, and prayers.
Bro Mack an Linda
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mrs. Lavern was a ray of sunshine where ever she went. We grew to love her dearly the past few years. We always looked forward to visiting when she would come visit Viva our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Lavonne Huggins Roddy
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Hugs and lots of prayers. Enjoyed our Facebook friendship over the years.
Amy Brock
Thursday, April 10, 2025
She was a very sweet lady. I was glad to know her. May she rest in peace with our Lord and savior.