LaVonda Foreman: Sept. 5, 1932-Aug. 22, 2026

LaVonda Foreman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on September 5, 1932, in Crews, Texas, to Jesse and Carmen (Bowlen) Jenkins. She passed away on August 22, 2026.

LaVonda met and married the love of her life, Weldon Foreman, and they were united in marriage on September 15, 1950, in Crews. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, service, and love.

Jesus was at the center of LaVonda’s life. Her faith guided the way she lived, served others, and cared for her family. Throughout their marriage, LaVonda and Weldon were active in several churches, including Marietta First Baptist Church in Marietta, Oklahoma; Colonial Hill Baptist Church in Snyder, Texas; First Baptist Church in Hobbs, New Mexico; and Trinity Baptist Church.

During their ten years at Marietta First Baptist Church, LaVonda and Weldon were deeply involved in the life of the church and community. Weldon was ordained as a deacon there, and together they served as sponsors at Falls Creek. LaVonda was always busy cooking and decorating for church events and loved finding ways to make every gathering special. Wherever they served, LaVonda and Weldon gave their time, talents, and hearts to others.

LaVonda’s greatest joy was her family. She took great pride in being a wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was filled with laughter, good food, and people who felt welcome. She never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel at ease.

And then there was that smile.

LaVonda had the best smile—a smile that could light up a room and make people feel loved without her saying a word. She was witty, sassy, and blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to laugh, and her home was often filled with stories shared around the table.

Anyone who knew LaVonda knew about her cooking. Her turkey and dressing and famous pecan pies were family favorites, and many wonderful memories were made gathered around her table. She expressed her love through food and hospitality, and there was rarely a time when someone left her home hungry.

She also loved playing games with family and friends. Whether it was Joker, Phase 10, Spades, Chicken Foot, Mexican Train, or dominoes, she enjoyed the laughter, friendly competition, and time spent together. These games created countless cherished memories.

LaVonda had a love for beautiful things and for creating with her hands. She enjoyed quilting, painting, baking, canning, decorating, making floral arrangements, and all kinds of crafts. She loved shopping for decorations and had a special talent for making a house feel warm and beautiful. She was always decorating for something and could turn an ordinary gathering into something special.

Her love of flowers was especially dear to her heart. LaVonda once owned a flower shop and could name nearly every flower and tree she encountered. She loved planting and tending to her flowers and was always happy to share her knowledge with anyone who would listen.

LaVonda also loved to travel and was a member of the WBCCI Airstream RV Club. She enjoyed the adventures, friendships, and memories made along the way. She especially treasured family reunions and time spent with friends and relatives. She also loved visiting and making crafts with her dear friend Janet—simple moments of conversation, creativity, and laughter that became treasured memories.

LaVonda had a special relationship with Weldon’s brothers and sisters and cherished the years of memories they shared. She was especially close to Imogene, Lonnie, Coleman, Bobby Wayne, Dean, Ilene, Joyce, and Twila. She loved being part of their family and had a wonderful relationship with each of them. They shared laughter, stories, family gatherings, and countless memories that she treasured throughout her life. She also cherished her many nieces and nephews and the special relationships she shared with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Carmen Jenkins; her beloved husband, Weldon, in 2004; her daughter, Tonya; and her sisters, Margie Jenkins Fisher and Helen Alexander.

She is survived by her son, Kenny Foreman and his wife, Dian, of Tolar; grandchildren Jace Foreman of Tolar, Elise Dean and her husband, Adam, of Richards, Missouri, Kelcey Foreman of Tolar, and Ty Foreman of Kerrville; and great-grandchildren Avery, Ashlyn, Ayden, Ainsley, and Alyx, children of Elise and Adam, and Jera, Jada, and Jett, children of Jace. She is also survived by her niece, Joann, and nephew, Jerry, with whom she cherished every visit, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

This past year, LaVonda especially enjoyed getting to know her grandson Ty’s girlfriend, Makayla Clark, and her children, Audree and Remington. She treasured the time they spent together and was grateful for the opportunity to welcome them into her life and family.

LaVonda also shared a special bond with her caregivers and hospice nurses. She loved them dearly, and they took amazing care of her. Her family will always be grateful for the love and kindness they showed her.

LaVonda lived a life full of purpose, creativity, service, faith, and joy. Her influence will continue through the generations she loved so deeply.

Her family will remember her beautiful smile, her humor, her generous spirit, her love of flowers, her delicious cooking, her beautiful quilts, and the many ways she brought people together.

Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the presence of the Lord she loved so dearly and reunited with those who went before her.

Her earthly work is finished, but her legacy of faith, laughter, creativity, kindness, and family will live on through all those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August. 27,2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Kerrville Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take 1:00 pm on Friday, August 28,2026 at Trinity Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 29,2026 in the Crews Cemetery in Crews, Texas.

Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Kerrville Funeral Home. (830) 895-5111