Laverne Elizabeth Abbott

LaVerne Elizabeth Smith Abbott was born July 17, 1942 in Carroll Co., Kentucky and passed away June 15, 2020 at her residence in Verona, Kentucky at the age of 77.  She was the daughter of the late Oliver Emanuel and Nora Elizabeth Burnett Smith.

On Aug. 26, 1961 LaVerne was united in marriage to Melvin Abbott.  In addition to her husband of almost 59 years, she is survived by 2 sons: Rick Abbott of Butler and Rolane Abbott of Walton; a daughter: Rodna Abbott of Walton; 4 brothers: Floyd Smith of English, JD Smith of Carrollton, Alfred Smith of Carrollton and Owen Smith of Bedford; 3 sisters: Patricia O'Neal of Deputy, IN, Alicia Reisner of English and Lucquia Robinson of English; and 4 grandchildren: Shane Bailey, Zoe Abbott, Micah Jackson and Rylan Abbott.

LaVerne was a retired seamstress for Safeguard in Covington and was a member of Walton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.  She enjoyed gardening and flowers.  She also enjoyed housekeeping, sewing and traveling.  LaVerne loved to read her bible.

Public visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, Verona.  Funeral services will be private and for the immediate family only.  Burial will be in the New Bethel Cemetery in Verona.