Celebrating the life of
Valveen LaVerne Glisson
June 30, 1930 - August 21, 2025
Valveen LaVerne Glisson 6/30/1930-8/21/2025
Born in Evans County to Etta Elaine Kicklighter and Louie Carl Dyess on June 30, 1930. She graduated from Claxton High School where she played basketball. After high school she moved to Savannah and worked at Livingston's Drug Store before a 30 year career with W.F. Woolworth Co.
LaVerne married her husband Archie in 1952. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Gray, Georgia before settling in Savannah in 1955.
She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She loved spending time with her family and cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devout Christian an avid gardener. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years where she was faithful to her Sunday School Class and the Women of the Church. Upon retirement she devoted most of her time to gardening. While in her garden she felt close to God and her soul was filled with happiness and sunshine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Archie Glisson, sister Almeta Pate, brother Aubrey Dyess, and her son-in-law George Heintz III.
She is survived by her children Deborah Shealy (Daniel), Julie Heintz, Joni Love (William). Her beloved grandchildren, Bailey Robinson, Brooke Moeller (Brooks), Stuart Brady, George Heintz IV, Chris Lockey (Warren), Cathy Howington (Jay), Caroline Sauers (Brandon), and her beloved great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank her First Presbyterian Church family and Hospice Savannah (Jenni Knittig) for their prayers and support at this difficult time.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA. 31405.
A Celebration of Life will follow at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am.
A reception will immediately follow in Stewart Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church, Hospice Savannah, or charity of your choice.
The interment will be private.
She was such a special loving lady and will be truly missed. My condolences to the family
- Tommie Patrick, Savannah, Georgia
Joanie, Julie and Debbie. I was so very sorry to hear of your Mamas passing. I will always remember her from First Church and The neighborhood! Such a special lady. I pray that your precious memories of her comfort you during this difficult time. Much love, Susan
- Susan Patnode Neal, Tybee Island, Georgia
She was a sweet lady and a good neighbor she was loved by the whole community
- Richard Miller, Savannah, GA
Scott and I were blessed to have Mrs. Glisson as our neighbor for 45 wonderful years. She was a woman of great faith and strength. She had such a kind heart and loving ways, and always looked for the "good" in each person she met. She was the perfect example of how a Christian should live. In our last conversation, she told us not to be sad when she was gone, but to remember the good times we shared. Oh, how she will be missed! Scott and Brenda Brown
- Scott and Brenda Brown, Savannah, GA
To all of the family our sincere condolences. Prayers for comfort and strength in the days ahead. Keeping all in our prayers. Beth and Bubba Frick
- Beth Frick, Little Mountain, South Carolina
She was one of the many people that we encounter in our lives who always had a smile, a nice thing to say, and was generous in every aspect of her life, she will be missed,rest in peace Laverne.
- Ed and Beth Cope, Savannah., Ga.
A candle has been lit!
Aunt Laverne was love. She demonstrated her love everyday with her kindness and compassion. She will truly be missed.
- Pam & Phil Potter, Black Mountain, NC
Laverne was a very special woman. She taught me so very much in the sixty plus years she has been in our lives. She was always there for us. We were so fortunate to be considered family. She will be so missed but she is now tending the most beautiful Garden of all. Rest Well. We love you.
- Bobbie and Frank Stephens, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tue, August 26, 2025
- First Presbyterian Church of Savannah
-
520 Washington Avenue (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31405 - 912-354-7615
- Memorial Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Tue, August 26, 2025
- First Presbyterian Church of Savannah
-
520 Washington Avenue (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31405 - 912-354-7615
- A private burial will be held