Napier, Minnie LaVonne "Granny", 79, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. LaVonne was born on March 15, 1933, the daughter of Rev. Howard and Laura O'Banion.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, granny and friend. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, singing and listening to gospel music.
The family would like to thank the staff at Cave Run Manor and Life Care Center of Morehead for her wonderful care. A special thanks to Dr. Ed Scott.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Napier who passed away June 24, 1980; brothers, English O'Banion and Howard Loy O' Banion, Jr; and sister, Elaine Hines.
She is survived by her four children, Debbie Stinson (Dana) of Morehead, KY, Bob Napier of New Philadephia, OH, Rodney Napier (Candy) of Lexington, KY, and Mike Napier (Pam) of Newburgh, IN; 13 grandchildren, Beth Serey, Ben Mattingly (Jenni), Stephanie Napier, Leslie Blake (Shane), Andrew Napier, Alex Napier (Natalie), Jill Cloyd (Brandon), Rod Napier (Kelly), Lindsey Payton (Bob), Whitney Napier, Michael Napier (Katherine), Sara Napier (Kalin Mutter), Emily Napier; and 17 great grandchildren, Allie, Anna and Patrick Serey, Jared, Adam and Amber Mattingly, Xaden Mann, Cael, Gaven and Karter Blake, Kaelynn and Kolten Napier, Chase and Aubrey Cloyd, Rantz and Linc Payton, and Cam Napier.
Funeral service will be noon Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Morehead.