Vera LaVerne Hottel Jameson, age 96 of Monticello, Arkansas previously of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away at her home Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born November 2, 1929, in Strafford, Oklahoma to George Louie Hottel and Vera Mae Lunsford Hottel. LaVerne was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church in Tulsa before moving to Monticello and becoming a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She retired from Bank of Oklahoma after thirty-eight years of employment in the credit department. LaVerne enjoyed attending the senior center and her Sunday school class, playing bingo, puzzles, spending time with her family, and bringing joy to those around her. She found great joy in caring for others and had a special way of making people feel remembered and loved. Whether it was a birthday, holiday, milestone, or simply a moment worth celebrating, she could always be counted on to have a card or thoughtful little gift ready.
In addition to her parents LaVerne is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Paul Jameson; one brother, Louie Carol Hottel; son, Curtis Jameson; daughter, Debbie Jameson; and special friend Rand Harrison.
She is survived by a daughter, Susan Russell and husband Chad; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Chapel in Tulsa, OK. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist in Monticello, Arkansas.
Condolences(10)
Terrie E. Briant
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 23, 2026 I remember her very well. She was a sweet soul and I used to tell her how beautiful she was, and she really was - inside and out. RIP Ms. VeraAndy Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, September 21, 2026 A very sweet lady . She loved it when I callef her "Ms Tulsa" :)June Brixie
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, September 21, 2026 Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Ms Laverne. She was always a joy to be around.Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Thursday, September 17, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Cherry Cotham
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 17, 2026 Susan, I am so sorry, I pray sweet memories will comfort you and your family.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 17, 2026 FamilyA lovely lady for sure. She was always a ray of sunshine when she walked into our Ladies Sunday School class each Sunday. Always with a smile and a kind word to everyone she met.
She will be missed for sure.
Much love and prayer for the family.
James and Kathy
Earlene Wofford
Sand Springs, OK Thursday, September 17, 2026 She was a great friend to me for many years at BOk and one of the most faithful Christians I have ever been blessed to know. You fought a good fight, finished the course, kept the faith and now your crown of righteousness is upon you. I will love you always and forever! EarleneKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 16, 2026 To all of Mrs. LaVerne's family: You have my prayers at this sad time. She was a special person. I don't think I ever saw her without a smile. She always looked and acted younger than she was. May you find comfort in knowing that this sweet lady is with her LORD!Dottie
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 16, 2026 She was such a sweet soul. God Bless your family.Kara Sawyer
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Ms. LaVerne was always put together perfectly! I will so miss seeing her beautiful smile and "I'm fine" when asked how she was doing in Sunday School every Sunday. She was a true ray of sunshine in our class. Will love and miss her dearly.