Flogene Laxson

Flogene Laxson, age 85, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2011 at St. Catherine's Center in Waco. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, with her nephews, Kyle Willis and Byron Willis officiating. Miss Laxson was born July 5, 1925 in Hillsboro, the daughter of Douglas Luther and Emma (Chastain) Laxson. She attended schools in Itasca and graduated from Itasca High School prior to attending 4-C Business College. Flogene worked in civil service for over 30 years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed working on genealogy and was the family caretaker. Flogene was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Leonard H. Laxson and Joe Edwin Laxson; and two sisters, Loveta Morton and Mildred Laxson. Survivors include a sister, Christine Willis of Houston; five nephews and three nieces; a close family friend, Laverne Krueger Neal; and many other relatives and friends.