Grandma, I love you and will always hold you near.
Laverne M. Sowders
May 1, 1926 -- July 14, 2010
Laverne M. Sowders, 84, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday surrounded by her family. Laverne was born on May 1, 1926, in Monroe County and was the daughter of Elah and Ida Mae Lucas. She was retired from Indiana University, where she worked for Building Services. She attended Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church and was a member of the Smithville Community Association.
Survivors include one son, Scott R. “Randy” Sowders of Bloomington, and two daughters, Brenda Jane Sowders and Anita Sowders-Treadway, both of Bloomington. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Sowders; four sisters, Inez Hupp, Beatrice Clark, Martha Jane Lucas and Ruth Langley; and two brothers, Earl Lucas and Charles Lucas.
Grandma, Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with me and the family you cherished so dear.
The values you have left behind will continue to guide and lead for generations to come. I’ve been busy sowing that seed into the hearts of Emily and Patrick; with water and care that seed will grow.
Your life on earth clearly and accurately defined sacrifice, meekness, and unconditional love. Very few can say the same.
You fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith!
You have inherited eternal life!!
Grandma, I love you and will always hold you near.
