LaVerne A. Mays (nee Eichholz); August 21, 1935 - March 19, 2009; Beloved wife of the late Shelly Mays; Loving mother of Dan (Christine) Mays, Nancy Katich, Susan (Charles) Rauh, Gary (Diane) Mays, Mary Kay Lamprecht and Linda (Bill) Robinson; Dear sister-in-law of Peggy and Larry Becker, Dorothy Richardson, Ginny Heaton and Harold Gracey; Our cherished grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 2, aunt, cousin and friend to many, especially neighbors old and new; Memorials preferred to Am. Lung Assoc. or Ursuline Sisters; Funeral Tues. March 24, 11:00am from the JAY B. SMITH FENTON CHAPEL 777 Oakwood Dr. (at Hwy. 141) to Assumption Catholic Church (Mattis Rd.) for 11:30am Mass; Interment National Cem. at Jefferson Barracks; Visitation Mon. 3 to 8pm;