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Funeral: 1 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Lavaun K. Headlee, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, November 21, 2017, at Clay County Hospital.
She was born June 1, 1926, near Lawrenceville, the daughter of the late Orble Newton and Evalyn (Johnson) Keen. She married John F. Headlee on June 21, 1947, in Henderson, Kentucky, and they shared over 65 years of marriage together. John preceded her in death on September 27, 2012.
Her youth was spent helping her family with farm work and operating a grocery. Near the end of World War II, Lavaun went to work for Brown Shoe Company in Olney, and later International Shoe Company in Flora until the factory was closed in 1975. She went on to own and operate the Ranch Motel. Collecting and appreciating antiques—including china, furniture, miniatures, and clocks—was what Lavaun truly enjoyed. She was a member of several antique organizations, and had the opportunity to meet and discuss similar interests with collectors from around the world. Exploring genealogy was another pursuit she found great interest in. She had been a member of Flora First Christian Church, and she and John actively attended Red Brush Christian Church before he passed away.
Lavaun is survived by a son: Dennis K. Headlee (wife Cheryl) of Xenia; a daughter: Connie Knarr (husband Richard) of O’Fallon, Missouri; 2 grandchildren: Joshua Headlee (wife Amanda) of Loganville, Georgia, and Angela Feldhake (husband Patrick) of Mascoutah; 2 great-grandchildren: Elan & Averie Feldhake; a brother: Sterl Keen (wife Maxine) of Olney; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, and a brother: Donnell Keen (wife Barbara).
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Red Brush Christian Church. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So sorry for your loss. She was one wonderful lady inside and out.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Lavaun was a very special lady. Enjoyed getting to know her and her husband, John.
Sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers to the family
Got too know her for short time, and could not have met a kind, sweeter lady, So enjoyed talking with her, my thoughts and prayers are with Dennis&Cheryl,& Connie&husband.
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Headlee as a little kid living on Flora Avenue. I thought she was a real nice lady. Always had a smile as I remember her.
My sincere condolences to the family.
We are sorry to hear of your mother's/mother-in-law's passing. Our thoughts, prayers, hugs and love are with all of you at this time.
I am sorry for your loss.
Connie and Dennis, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I spent many hours with your parents and have such good memories. They were wonderful people.
Sorry to hear of your loss. John and Lavaun spent a lot of time with my parents Jim and Glenna McKnelly. They had a lot of good times together. Now maybe they are all getting together again!
Connie I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I pray that God will give you all the blessing of comfort and understanding to help with the pain of this loss.
Connie and Dennis, so sorry to hear about your mother. I always enjoyed spending time at your house with you and your parents. I particularly remember the beautiful furniture and all the clocks!
So sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to talk and visit with her before she passed.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
I WORKED FOR LAVAUN AT THE RANCH A LONG TIME AGO. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND GOOD TO HER WORKERS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SUNDAY THAT JUST HERT AND ME CLEANED ALL THE ROOMS THAT WERE STAY OVERS IT WAS A LONG DAY BUT SHE MADE IT FUN .
Sorry for your loss. Lavaun was our neighbor for many years. A beautiful lady with a ready smile. She was a good neighbor who adopted our cat (who wouldn't make the move with us) when we moved to town. Prayers for you and your family.
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