Laverne Battles

Laverne Battles, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Huntington Health & Rehab in Huntington. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. Bill Hunter officiating and eulogy by Franklin D. Battles. Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. She was born November 2, 1928 in the Camp Worth Community in San Augustine County to Luther and Mae Lee Goodman. She was homemaker and worked at Lillie Mae s Grocery Store for many years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Nacogdoches. She is preceded in death by her father, Luther Goodman, Mother & Step-father, Mae Lee Goodman Taylor and James Monroe Taylor, husband, DL Battles, 3 Sons, Eddie Battles, Lynn Battles & Spencer Battles. She is survived by: Children: Patricia Massey of Huntington Helen Gangluff & husband, Richard of Houston Kirk Battles & wife, Madeline of Center Grandchildren: Angie Lovett & husband, Charles of Huntington Christi Vanvoast husband, Billy of Brownsboro Greg Arp of Huntington Keely Battles of Huntsville Jeff Smith & wife, Lori of Center Randy Battles & wife, Amber of Center Brad Battles & wife, Courtney of Nacogdoches Shamarie Battles of Lufkin Shonda Bryce of San Antonio John Thompson of San Antonio Christopher Battles & wife, Nicole of Kilgore Christopher Matte & wife, Jordan of LA Dylan Matte of LA Rylie James of LA 27 Great Grandchildren 6 Great Great Grandchildren 2 Sisters: Loyce Orgeron of Houston Joye Hodges of Center Brother-in-law: Franklin D. Battles of Tyler Pallbearers: Chris Battles, Randy Battles, Ryan Battles, Greg Arp, Johnny New & Jason Nichols