Lavon M. Schanandore, age 72, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2023, in Seymour. Lavon was born on June 6, 1951, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Doris (Chevalier) Schanandore. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, beadwork, gardening, and anything that brought her outdoors. Lavon was a generous, kind, gentle, and friendly woman and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lavon is survived by: her daughters, Rebecca (Ronald) Cornelius and Olivia (Tom) Blain; a special son, Gary Grignon; three grandchildren, Kateri (Santo Gagliano) Cornelius, Ana Cornelius and Ryan Cornelius; and siblings, Dewey Schanandore, Russel Schandandore, Charles (Linda) Schanandore, Doris Isaac, Roseanna Schanandore, Mary (Alex, Jr.) Menore and Sharon Skenandore.  She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Lavon is preceded in death by her brother, Richard "Coon" Schanandore and her parents, Elmer and Doris.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday August 19, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Hanz Christian officiating. Visitation will be held at the Alex and Mary Menore Residence, W6710 McCall Street in Neopit beginning Thursday August 17, 2023, at 3:00 pm and continuing until the procession leaves to the church on Saturday.

Lavon's family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour for the wonderful care.