Anna LaVonne (Zook) Hines, (90), of West Salem was called by the Lord to eternal peace. On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, LaVonne passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She was born in West Salem, on December 18, 1922 to George H. and Ila (Caskey) Zook. She married Robert Floyd Hines on November 13, 1957. LaVonne will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert, children Dixie (Keith) Pope, Ila (Joe) Sadjewicz, grandchildren Nicholas (Angie) Pope, Ross Pope, and Rachel (Brian) Willard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Clayton, Kenneth, and George, and sister, Dessie Beard. In addition to her husband, children, and grandchildren, she is also survived by many nieces and nephews, of which two; Virginia (Harold) Krouse, and Arlene Napier were an essential part of her daily life.
LaVonne will be best known for her fun-loving personality and love for people. LaVonne was a devoted loving mother and grandmother who always put family and friends first. The legacy and gift she left her family was the ability to love unconditionally.
LaVonne was blessed with 27 years of retirement with her husband. She retired after 39 years with Westfield Companies. She was active in the Westfield Girls Club, a member of the Garfield Chapter of Eastern Stars, a Girl Scout leader, and an active member of the West Salem United Methodist Church. LaVonne loved to travel, make new friends, and do for others.
The service for LaVonne will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Matteson Funeral Home with Pastor Beryl Baum officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Internment Services will be a Wooster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in LaVonne’s memory can be made to the West Salem United Methodist Church, 80 E. Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, Kingston of Ashland, 20 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland, OH 44805, or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805. Online condolences may be shared at the funeral home’s website @mattesonfh.com.