LaVerne Hall Obituary

HALL, LaVerne LaVerne Shipley Schwartz Hall, 82, of Summerville, widow of William Shipley, Arthur Schwartz and Oran Hall died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 20, 2008 at 9 o'clock at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Summerville. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 6 until 8 o'clock with a prayer service at 6 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Feed the Children or American Cancer Society. Mrs. Hall was born August 25, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of Virgil and Anna Michaels Niesslein. She was a graduate of St. Bonaface High School. She was a member of the Sertoma Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and in her younger years enjoyed playing tennis and golf. She retired from Oran Hall CPA Office as manager. Surviving are one daughter and three sons, Barbara Hartman and her husband David of Summerville, William Shipley and his wife Mary Ann of Columbia, Allan Shipley and his wife Patricia of Moon Township, PA and Keith Shipley and his wife Meloney of Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Deann Anundson, David Hartman, Jr. and Jennifer McWreath, all of Pennsylvania, Meghan Shipley and Sarah Shipley, both of Columbia, Allan Shipley and Nicole Shipley, both of Pennsylvania, Keith Shipley, Zack Shipley and Kayla Shipley all of Asheville, NC; eight great grandchildren, one brother, Robert Niesslein and his wife Kaye of Pennsylvania; one sister-in-law, Mary Niesslein of Summerville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husbands, her parents, a brother, Virgil Niesslein and a sister, Virginia Zottola. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for LaVerne Hall

5 Entries

Pamela Eckert

June 30, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Janet Millen

June 26, 2008

Miss. Laverne will be missed, I had the pleasure of meeting her and Mr. Oran at Shoney's summerville.
Peace be with you all.
Janet Millen
Carma Overmoyer

Dian Boggess

June 19, 2008

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kristen Dennis Dennis

June 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laura Dingler

June 19, 2008

It was a always a blessing to have had the privlege of serving Ms. LaVerne and Mr. Oran for many, many years at Shoneys. What a wonderful family they have, may you all have peace and comfort from the Great Comforter, Our Lord and Savior, JESUS CHRIST.

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