Laverne Morrison

Laverne Morrison, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Heartland Care Rehab Center.

She was born March 24, 1931, in Johnsonville, Tenn., daughter of Hudey and Alva Rhodes Ledbetter.

Morrison was formerly of East Prairie, Mo., where she was a member of First General Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Angela Southwick of Falls Church, Va., Felecia Morrison of Arlington, Ky.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Dogwood Cemetery, with Dale Billingsley officiating.

Shelby Funeral Home at East Prairie is in charge of arrangements.