The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

Laverne M. Sowders, 84, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday surrounded by her family. Laverne was born on May 1, 1926 in Monroe County and was the daughter of Elah and Ida Mae Lucas. She was retired from Indiana University where she worked for Building Services. She attended Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church and was a member of the Smithville Community Association. Survivors include one son, Scott R. “Randy” Sowders of Bloomington, two daughters, Brenda Jane Sowders and Anita Sowders-Treadway both of Bloomington. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Sowders and four sisters, Inez Hupp, Beatrice Clark, Martha Jane Lucas and Ruth Langley, and two brothers, Earl Lucas and Charles Lucas. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday July 16th at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington. Burial will follow at Mt. Ebal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8pm on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of one’s choice.

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Mamaw, I too thank you for the good life you lead and the example you set for all of us. No one has meant more in my life than you have. You truly sacrificed more of yourself than anyone I have or ever will have known.
I hope I can be that person one day, and I hope I always make you proud.
I will always love you as big as the sky.
~Heather

Heather - signed on: 07/21/2010

My heart goes out to you all...Your Mother was a good woman and is in Jesus's arms forever at peace. You have the chance to see her again...We all know how to do that because we were raised to love God. Again, I am with you in your sorrow and will see you all tonight. With God's help you will get through this. Love, Terri

Terri L (Baugh) Languell - signed on: 07/15/2010

Mamaw, Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with me and the family you cherished so dear.

The values you have left behind will continue to guide and lead for generations to come. Iâ��ve been busy sowing that seed into the hearts of Emily and Patrick; with water and care that seed will grow.

Your life on earth clearly and accurately defined sacrifice, meekness, and unconditional love. Very few can say the same.

You fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith!

You have inherited eternal life!!

Mamaw, I love you and will always hold you near.

j a c k - signed on: 07/15/2010

sorry for your loss are prayers will be with you

Donald Waldrip - signed on: 07/15/2010


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