Lavonne Fournie

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Lavonne H. Fournie, nee Grant, 81, of Smithton, IL, born May 13, 1939, in Belleville, IL, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Fournie was a jewelry sales consultant at J.C. Penney before her retirement. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and meeting with her 1957 Academy of Notre Dame classmates for lunch. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL, and active in the parish ministry her entire life. She was also a member of many bible study groups. Lavonne and her husband, David, were a Marriage Encounter Team for more than ten years. Lavonne had a great love for family, friends, faith, flowers, and travel.

Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. Sr. and Mildred “Dolly” M., nee Zink, Grant; a grandson, Dustin Miskell; and a brother, Charles A. Grant Jr.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, David G. Fournie, whom she married on June 20, 1959;
two daughters, Michelle (David) Miskell of Waterloo, IL,
and Laura (David) Reid of Toledo, OH;
two sons, Robert (Dawn) Fournie of Barrington, IL,
and Scott (Kristy) Fournie of Alton, IL;
11 grandchildren, Aubrie (Jesse) Swafford, Branden Miskell,
Colton Miskell, Emma Miskell, Faith Miskell,
Morgan (Samuel) Barker, Devan Reid, Camryn Reid
Ian Fournie, Grant Fournie, and Chad Fournie;
two great-grandchildren; Naysa Swafford and Aaro Swafford;
a sister-in-law, Carol Grant;
and nieces and nephews

Memorials may be made in the form of masses. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Funeral: Private family services will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Burial will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Waterloo, IL.

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22 Comments on Lavonne Fournie

TIMOTHY STUBBLEFIELD said : Guest Report Jun 09, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Dear Dave, Michelle,Laura, Rob and Scott: My condolences for your loss. Lavonne was a lovely person. She will be missed. My entire family sends their sympathies. Tim Stubblefield

City : COLUMBIA
State : Illinois

Joyce Springer said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Michelle and Dave, so sorry for your loss! Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person. Sorry I didn't get to know her. I know she will be missed! Sending hugs your way!

City : Waterloo
State : IL

Donna Gannon said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 2:28 PM

To Dave & Family So sorry for your loss. My Prayers and Thoughts are with you. Lavonne & I shared some very special moments. May she find eternal peace and love.

City : Fountain Valley
State : Ca

Donna Gannon said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 2:20 PM

To Dave and Family So sorry for your loss. My prayers &

City : Fountain Valley
State : CA

Bob and Marcia Meehan said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Dave, We want to offer our sincere sympathies to you and your family for the passing of Lavonne, she was a wonderful person. May the Lord embrace Lavonne and help you and your family through these troubling times.

City : Smithton
State : IL

Marie Taylor said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 9:09 AM

Dear Fornie Family, Lavonne was a wonderful loving woman. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Taylor Family

City : Belleville
State : IL

Scott & Karen Seaborn said : Guest Report Jun 06, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Dave, Michelle and Dave, and all of the Fournie family, we hold you in our hearts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your beloved wife, mom and grandmother.

City : Waterloo
State : IL

Mary Havel said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Dave and family, you have our most sincere condolences on the passing of Lavonne. We will always remember making our Marriage Encounter weekend and the two of you were on the team. I will always have many fond rememberances of Lavonne working at the Pumpkin Party with her, going to Bible study classes and just visiting with her and getting into some deep conversations as I cleaned your home. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She is now at peace and enjoying the eternal happiness that we to will hope to share someday. God bless all of you. You have a beautiful family.

City : Red Bud
State : Select…

Stephen and Cynthia Bloomer said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Our sincere sympathy for you and your family Dave. We have fond memories of you and Lavonne having us along with our kids and the Masterworks Chorale at your house and getting to know you through the years. She was such a lovely and sweet lady. God Bless and take care...love Steve and Cindy

City : Belleville
State : Illinois

Steve Trautt said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Dave and family I am so sorry for your loss.Lavonne was in my deep water aroebics class at the YMCA,she was a very nice and great lady.God Bless all your family.Steve

City : Belleville
State : Il

Lisa Middendorf said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother (grandmother). I remember Lavonne as a very sweet and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

City : Freeburg
State : IL

Judy Gass Koehr said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 9:19 AM

So sorry to hear about Lavonne passing....She was a special person and always had a smile for everyone....Remember her from Cathedral and Notre Dame...My sympathy to David and family......

City : Lake St. Louis
State : MO

Caron Proffer said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2020 at 6:36 AM

Dave & family, my prayers and sorrow go out to you and your family. Her kindness and faith lit up the room everywhere she went.

City : Lebanon
State : IL

Donna Zink Nowak said : Guest Report Jun 04, 2020 at 10:11 AM

Lavonne was a beautiful lady in body, mind, and spirit. May God bless the family at this time.

City : Belleville
State : IL

Rocky and Betty Hasenstab said : Guest Report Jun 04, 2020 at 8:19 AM

Dave and Family It’s so hard to lose the one’s we love the most, Lavonne was very loved. We have many fond memories. She was so very kind and pleasant. Our sympathy to you and your family.

City : Waterloo
State : IL

Ted Honer said : Guest Report Jun 04, 2020 at 5:29 AM

Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family

City : Belleville
State : Illinois

Pat (Doyle) Jones said : Guest Report Jun 03, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Sorry for your loss. Lavonne was so pleasant to be around. She was a warrior in fighting her illness. I'm sure she's in heaven looking down on you and your family.

City : Belleville
State : IL

Norma Lester said : Guest Report Jun 03, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Dave, I’m so sorry to hear of Lavonne’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was such a great lady..

City : Millstadt
State : Il

Joan Mueth said : Guest Report Jun 03, 2020 at 11:08 AM

Dave & Family So sorry for your great loss Lavonne was such a great friend & companion for all the Bible studies we went to over the years. I will miss her greatly She was always there for me when I needed extra prayers for any problems that I would have Now I will have to pray to her in heaven but it’s not going to be the same as hearing her voice. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you May God’s loving arms surround you in your time of sorrow

City : Waterloo
State : IL

Kevin & Lisa Henderson said : Guest Report Jun 03, 2020 at 9:18 AM

Michelle and all family: May your mother Lavonne rest in the Eternal Light of Christ. God Bless you all during these coming days.

City : Poplar Bluff
State : MO

Fr. Gene Neff said : Guest Report Jun 02, 2020 at 9:51 PM

David & Family: My condolences to you on the occasion of the death of Lavonne. May she find eternal joy and peace in the presence of the God of Love...

City : Mascoutah
State : IL

Kay Sabo said : Guest Report Jun 02, 2020 at 7:51 PM

I’m so sorry for your loss. Lavonne was a great 1st cousin. My thoughts & prayers are with the Fournie family. God Bless as you go through this difficult time.

City : Dallas
State : Texas

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