Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Mrs. Lavender is survived by three children:Stanely King (Betty Cummings) of St. Charles, MO; Lora Mae Bauman (Bob) of St. Charles, MO; Donald Engledow of Columbia, MO; two stepdaughters: Pam King of Springdale, IL and Carol Newhart of St. Charles, MO; two grandchildren: Kay Bauman of St. Charles, MO and Scott Middleton of St. Charles, MO; seven great-grandchildren: Shane King ; Dawn King; Danny Fairchild; Natalia Middleton; Skyler Middleton; Hunter Middleton; and Shannon Middleton all of St. Charles, MO; and ex-daughter-in-law Mona King of St. Charles, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Jess and Stella Johnson; her husband William Lavender; and one grandson Stanley Earl King.