Marie Lavanaway Obituary
The family of Marie Lavanaway of Purvis, Mississippi announces her passing on June 21, 2026. Marie, born on January 27, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marie Lavanaway to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Walter and Lurenie Lee Madden; her husband Larry Jay Lavanaway, Sr.; and her siblings, Bobby Elbert, Jack Dempsey, Thomas Dale, Hubert Ray, Billy Frank Madden and Rosie Faye Madden Yawn.
She is survived by: her children, Larry Jay Lavanaway, Jr. of Solon, OH and Alice Lavanaway of Purvis, MS; and her siblings, James Earl Madden of Purvis, John Madden of Purvis, Mary Jane Runnels of Purvis, MS., Martha Skeen of Purvis, MS., Sue Scruggs of Purvis, MS. and Nita Anderson of Purvis, MS..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 27 Church Road, Purvis, MS 39475.
