LaVerne Gressett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of LaVerne Gressett (Artesia, New Mexico), who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence C. Grimlan and Ceigal Carroll Grimlan; her husband William Allen "Bill" Gressett; and her great grandchild Elijah Garcia. She is survived by: her daughter Judy Willard (Steve); her grandsons, Allen Willard and Kevin Willard (Brianna); her daughter Becky Willis (Blackie Moreno); her grandchildren, Mike Garcia, Sarah Owens (Chris) and Stephen Garcia; her great grandchildren, Ella Willard, Noah Reese (Hannah), Kailianne Reese and Kenyon Reese; her sisters, Linna Nivens, Delma Jean Ingram (Kenneth) and Mardell Butler; Stephen.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Terpening & Son Mortuary (611 W Grand Ave, Artesia, NM 88210). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Woodbine Cemetery (200 E Hermosa Dr, Artesia, NM 88210).
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory.
