Laurel VanDevender Obituary
The family of Laurel VanDevender of Port Arthur, Texas announces her passing on October 17, 2026. Laurel, born on January 4, 1942, 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 Laurel VanDevender to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Taylor and Barbara Taylor; her husband Carl VanDevender; and her sister Carol Jolly. She is survived by: her sons, Eric VanDevender (Kim) and Chad VanDevender (Gina); her brother Lawrence Taylor Jr. (Karen); and her grandchildren, Taylor VanDevender Herring (Kyle), Kyle VanDevender (Hanna), Julian VanDevender (Kinnedy), Kelly Young (Gabriel), Vanya VanDevender, Marta VanDevender and Misha VanDevender. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Melancon Levingston Funeral Home (5601 39th St, Groves, TX 77619). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Melancon Levingston Funeral Home - Groves (5601 39th St, Groves, TX 77619).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Port Arthur, 5856 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
