Lavana Elston: Nichols

1952 – 2018

     Lavana Elston of Nichols passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home in Nichols. She was 65.

     Mrs. Elston was born April 21, 1952 in Loris, daughter of the late Richard Gordon Johnson and the late Jean Powell Johnson. She worked as a data entry operator with Watson Clinic and was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

     Survivors include her husband, Marion Dale Elston, Jr. of the home; six daughters, Lisa Richardson and husband Jim, Jr., Lois Elston, Tammy Miller and husband Matt, Marie Edwards and husband Daniel, April Elston and spouse April Goddard, Kim Huber and husband Dave; nine grandchildren, James Richardson, III, Megan Richardson, Madisyn Richardson, Austin Richardson, Olivia Edwards, Porter Elston Goddard, Kayla Owens, Damon Huber and Ethan Huber; and a brother, Richard Johnson and wife Evie.

     Memorial services were planned for 11 a.m. Friday, March 30 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Kirkland officiating.

     Visitation was planned for the hour preceding the funeral service at the church.

     A guest register is available here.