Lavana Elizabeth Abair
April 11, 1947 - March 15, 2012
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Lavana Elizabeth Abair
April 11, 1947 - March 15, 2012
Obituary
Reflections of Lavanna
It was a beautifl day on
April 11, 1947 in Tulsa Ok; when God opened up heavens gate and sent down an angel, she was given to Helen Mae Thornberry and William F. Abair. They named their precious dauher Lavana Elizabeth Abair.
During her life she livefd in Tulsa and Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She was blessed to have had siblings who made her life complete, Virginia Blake, William Abair, Fannie Mae Moore,Bruce Abair; Jacqueline BAiley; Cythina Abair, Clarence Abair; Sue Donna Abair, and one brother Prentice Ponds, along with her mother preceeding her in death.
While growing up in Tulsa, Lavana was a product of the Tulsa public School system, attending Dunbar Elementry, Carver Middle Schoo, and graduating from the historically acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School.
It was during her high school days at the ripe age of 18, that she et and fell in love with her classmate Lewis McNack. Thhey were joined in holy matirmony and enoyed many beautiful years together, bringin into their union four adorable children, Michelle Lewis Jr. Tawnya, and Lamont. Years later their marriage was resolved, but mainted a friendship until his passing.
Lavana enjoyed gardening, sweing, going to the casino, and junking (going to garge sales and resale shops). Her most precuious moments were spending time with her grandchildren, “after all they were the apple of her eye”.
Lavana was once again blessed to have met another fine gentleman Charles Norfleet, their love and friendship as a special one, they enjoyed many years together and as a result of their bond, twin Katawna and Lashana Norfleet, were a welcome addition to the family.
Lavana was a life long learner, she never met a stranger, she had the kind of personality that was contagious, when you met her y9ou instantly fell in love with her spirit, and you would definetly never forget her. Lavana had a great work ethic, and retired from American Airlines after 25 years of dedicated service.
It was Thursday, Mardch 15, tht Lasvan surrenderd her soul, and went home to ete4rnal rest, leaving behind to reflect on her living her father, William E. Abair, of Tulsa, her children Michelle, Lewis Je., Tawaya, Lamont, Katwana, Lashana all of Tulsa Ok; and a host of other relatives and friends.
At the request of the family there will be no viewing
Services have been scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:00 am
at Dyer Memorial Chapel. 1610 E. Apache Street Tulsa Oklahoma
Rev. Anthony Folks, Officiating
11 responses to Lavana Elizabeth Abair
Latosha Abair-Pitts Of Atlanta, Ga says:
December 5, 2014
Aunt Lavana, You Were The One And Only Auntie That Never Let More Than One Single Month Go By Without You Calling And Checking On Me And You Did That For 20 Years Straight. Even If It Was To Fuss At Me Or To Tell Me About Your Money Making Ventures… You Never Let An Opportunity Go By Without Letting Me Or My Family Know How Much We Were Loved. You Would Always Tell Me I Was Your Sister’S Child And Since Mama Was In Another State You Felt Compelling To Look After Me. You Are Truly Golden With A Genuine, Real Heart. My Kids And Hubbie Are Crazy About You And I Am Thankful For All The Love And All You Did For Me. I Am Left With Many Great Memories. Sleep Well My Pretty-Eyed Auntie. I Love You.
Gardelia Grayson Of Ocala, Fla. says:
August 29, 2014
My Heart Felt Sympathy To The Grayson Family. May God Bring Peace To The Family At This Time Of Grief.
Taulease Abair Bailey Of Dallas Texas says:
December 18, 2012
I Thought So Often To Write You A Letter Telling You What You Meant To Me As An Aunt. But You Were More Like A 2Nd Mom To Me. You Always Went Over And Beyond Your Call Of Duty As An Aunt For Me. I Never Asked For Anything But You Always Gave From Your Heart. You Always Made Me Feel Special,Protected And Loved And For That I Am So Grateful. It Was Like Having “Layered Mommie Love” Between You And My Mom And My Other Aunts Ann And Fannie Mae I Had A Great Balance To Spend Time Will All Of You. Although You Had 6 Kids Of Your Own You Never Made Me Feel Like I Was A Bother Or In The Way. I Am So Glad You Had 6 Beautiful Kids Because They Were Like My Sisters And Brothers! Between You And Ann I Had A Whole Dozen Of Sisters And Brothers And I Loved It! I Remember That Last Time I Seen You When Grandma Was In The Hospital And You Said “Ta-Ta’ Give Me Some Of That Sugar…What I Wouldn’T Do For One Of Those Kisses…I’Ll Miss You Forever And I’Ll Love You For Eternity…Because God Blessed Me With An Aunt Like You.
Lashana Norfleet Of Tulsa, Ok says:
May 2, 2012
Words Can’T Express How Much I Miss My Best Friend. From The Beginning You Have Always Been There For Us And I Know You Will Always Be…. But Now That I Can No Longer See Or Touch You, I Feel Like A Big Part Of Myself Is Missing And Knowing That Your Peacefully Resting Now And Can No Longer Feel Hurt Or Pain Eases My Heavy Heart And Lonliness. You Are A True Gift And The Best Role Model And Mother We Could Have Asked For And I Wouldn’T Trade You Or The Memories And Time We’Ve Shared During My 34 Years For The World. I Love You Momma. Always -Baby Bun
Katawna Norfleet Of Tulsa,Ok says:
May 1, 2012
I Miss You Momma And I Know Your In Heaven Resting And In No Pain And Thats How I Get Through My Days Knowing I Will See You Again. I Love You Momma Love Nonnie