Delores LaVae Ferguson, 88, of Coffeyville passed away Monday, January 8 2024, at Medicalodge Coffeyville on Midland.
She was born on October 1, 1935, at Coffeyville to Terrell C. and Dorothy E. (Antle) Kimbrel. LaVae grew up and attended school in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley High School in 1954.
On June 29, 1957, she married Frank C. Ferguson, Jr. at Miami, Oklahoma. Following their marriage, they lived in Coffeyville for a short time before moving to Kansas City, Kansas, where they farmed for nine years. In 1968 they purchased their home and farm southwest of Dearing. Shortly after returning LaVae began working in the Guidance Counselors office at Field Kindley High School where she was employed until her retirement.
LaVae was a longtime member of the First Church of God and DAR in Coffeyville. She enjoyed playing cards and domino’s, spending time with family and friends and loved fireworks.
Survivors include her children, Clifford Ferguson and wife Janet of League City, Texas, and Susan Ferguson and companion Larry Mattes of Coffeyville; Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Darla and Dan Juhl (Hailie and “DJ”(Daniel James)), Ashley and Brad Killip (Coltin and Hunter), Brandi and Kyle Williams (MacKenzie), Courtney and Anthony Aragon (Amelia, Elijah and Nehemiah; two brothers, Mel Kimbrel of Wichita, and Darrel Kimbrel of Independence; one sister Patricia Kimbrel Smith of Coffeyville; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sister, Lois Jane Wilkus.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at the First Church of God with Pastor Mark Wilson officiating. Private family burial will be on Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
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David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrange
