LaVerne M. McCord, 91, Jasper

LaVerne M. McCord, 91, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at home with her daughter at her side.

LaVerne was born in Jasper, Ind., on September 28, 1934, to Walter and Ardella (Morgenworth) Kraft. 

She married WM. Jerry McCord on June 24, 1953, in Jasper, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Jasper High School.

She was a homemaker.

LaVerne loved animals, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are two daughters, Paula McCord of Jasper and Sandra Harder of Jasper; one grandson, Jay (Beth) Harder; one great-grandson, Andrew Harder; one sister-in-law, Mary Lee Kraft of Jasper; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, are one son, Jay Allen McCord, who died in infancy, one son-in-law, Jeff Scott, and two brothers, Kenneth Kraft and Dennis “Butts” (Karen) Kraft.

A funeral service for LaVerne M. McCord will be held at noon on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Alfordsville Cemetery in Alfordsville, Indiana.  Fr. Donald Ackerman will officiate.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.