Artie Lee Lavenets' Obituary
Artie Lee Lavenets, age 83 of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, February 13, 1934 in Millsboro, DE, daughter of the late Harold Davidson Steele and Dorothy Mae (Littleton) Steele.
Mrs. Lavenets led a life dedicated to her family and her community. She worked raising a beautiful home and was there for everything with her children. When she wasn’t caring for her family, Mrs. Lavenets was caring for her friends, neighbors and any child who was in need. A kind and giving spirit, she would do anything for anyone. Mrs. Lavenets was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lavenets was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Mae Lavenets, and her son, Steve Henry Lavenets. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Henry Lavenets; her two daughters: Audrey Comm and her husband Andrew, and Jamie-Lyn Laurenzi and her husband Paul; her one grandson, Garrett Lavenets; her three great-grandchildren: Kiah Cave, Sean Dre McGee and Jaylin McGee; her four great-great grandchildren: Jayson Tunnell, Jonah Brown, Izaiah McGee and Lincoln Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
All services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Lavenets memory to the children’s charity of your choice.
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