Lavon S. Foyt, age 76, of Stitzer passed away on Friday Jan. 3, 2020 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on April 2, 1943 in Lancaster. Lavon was united in marriage to Wencle H. “Jr” Foyt on June 20, 1961 at the St. John Nepomuc Catholic Church in Castle Rock.
Lavon graduated from Fennimore High School in 1961. After her marriage to Jr., they operated several businesses throughout the area. Lavon also worked at Rayovac in Fennimore for several years. In 1979, Lavon and Jr. purchased the local tavern in Stitzer and moved there. She helped run the bar for 19 years along with being the assistant postmaster in Stitzer for several years. After her retirement, Lavon enjoyed wintering in Florida. She also loved spending time with her family and friends, and tending to her flowers and pets. Lavon adored the community of Stitzer and its residents.
Lavon is survived by her two sons; Joe (Dawn) Foyt of Mt. Hope, Larry (Kelly) Foyt of Chillicothe, MO, four grandchildren; Christine (Nathan) Schilling of Key West, FL, Courtney (Ben) Olivier of Waukesha, Zachary and Riley Foyt both of Chillicothe, MO, four great grandchildren; Carter and Lennyn Olivier and Amelia and Molly Schilling, and a step granddaughter Karissa O’Connell, of Miami, FL, brother-in-law James (Madelyn) Foyt of Lancaster, sister-in-law Janet Biba of Cobb, along with several nieces and nephews.
Lavon was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Bradley, husband Wencle “Jr” Foyt on Dec. 3, 2018, brother David VanNatta, and brother and sister-in-laws Jack (JoAnn) Nowak and Jerry Biba.
We would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Sandy Klug, Kate Wieting, Shirley Novinska, and Rick and Mary Kopp.
Respecting the wishes of Lavon, there will be no memorial services at this time. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore is assisting the family and online condolences may be made at www.larsonfuneralhomes.com