LaVerne Ruth Deering

Graveside services for LaVerne Ruth Deering, 94, of Pollok will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Gann Cemetery with Pastor Josh Poage officiating.

Mrs. Deering was born April 12, 1932 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Lucy Irene (Adams) and Elbert Nicholson Antrim, and died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

LaVerne was a dedicated employee at Walmart for 40 years and a faithful member of Clawson Assembly of God Church. She was the most gracious, kind, and loving person ever. She loved her husband and family, but especially her children and grandchildren beyond measure. You can shed tears that she is gone or can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left. She has left a legacy of love and our time with her will be treasured forever.

Survivors include her children, Susan Szikora and husband Jerry of Valparaiso, Indiana, Garry Hessling and wife Cyndi of Fort Myers, Florida, Kathleen Andersen and Ricky Higgins of Huntington, Texas; grandchildren, Tara Rapchak and husband Bob, Tiffany Brooks, Michelle Compton and husband William, Michael Lisenby II, Nick Basey, Shelby Parker, Jon Basey; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Dave Antrim of Valparaiso, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Charlie Deering; daughter, Marilyn Carlin; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Owen and Christine Antrim, Kenneth and Phyllis Antrim.

Pallbearers will be Jon Basey, Nick Basey, Michael Lisenby II, Blake Taylor, Cory Taylor, and Riley Duffala.

Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elite Hospice and Palliative Care, 103B Carriage Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Any gifts of food may be taken to Clawson Church while the family is gathered there following the service.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.