- Date Of Birth: May 1st, 1926
- Date Of Death: July 14th, 2010
- State: Indiana
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, 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 and four sisters, Inez Hupp, Beatrice Clark, Martha Jane Lucas and Ruth Langley, and two brothers, Earl Lucas and Charles Lucas.
