Laverna M. West, 81, of Sarah Ann, W.Va., passed away at 6 p.m. Jan. 17, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind.

She was born May 1, 1932, at Athens, Tenn., to Elbert and Elizabeth (Griggs) Carpenter. She married William West. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She also enjoyed going to church, working on crossword puzzles and game shows on television.

She is survived by two sons: Roger D. (Lena) West, Pierceton, Ind.; Jerry R. (Joyce Hidy) West, North Manchester; two daughters: Sandra K. (David) Runyon, Sarah Ann; Mary L. (Gary) Blevins, Sarah Ann; two brothers: Charles D. Carpenter, Sarah Ann; and Donald A. Carpenter, North Manchester; one son-in-law: Alan Stellar, Servia, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter: Dianne L. Stellar; two brothers: Edward Carpenter and Joseph Carpenter; and a sister: Nelda Hubler.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Claypool, Ind. Pastor Luther Bailey will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill, W.Va.