LaVon Langston obituary: LaVon Langston's Obituary, Parker-Price & Davidson

In Memory Of
LaVon Langston
1947 - 2021

Obituary photo of LaVon Langston, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of LaVon Langston, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
LaVon Langston
1947 - 2021

LaVon Langston, 74, of Topeka, passed away on October 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 1, 1947 to Wilford and Anna Marie (Moyer) Harper in Rossville, KS. LaVon graduated from Rossville High School. After graduation she attended Washburn University.

LaVon was a homemaker for 20 years, before returning to the workforce. She worked for Western Resources for 10 years before retiring in 1997.

On September 11, 1965, she married Harold Langston Jr. in Topeka at Northland Christian Church, where they still remain members today. Together they had 3 children.

LaVon enjoyed traveling to South Texas for many years with her husband and dog, Misha. She loved to cook and bake for her family. Some of her specialties were Mexican food, fried chicken, and homemade pies. LaVon was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years as well as Beta Sigma Phi. She also organized bus tours for Young At Heart for over 15 years. LaVon was a strong Christian. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Bible, and incorporated it into her daily life, instilling her faith into her family legacy.

LaVon is survived by her loving husband, Harold, of 56 years; children, Shannon Langston, Michael (Traci) Langston, and Barbee (Ed) Szuwalski; grandchildren, Morgan L. Rodecap, Taran (Michael) Mason, Michaella (Chigo) Ibeh, and Jaden Langston.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; siblings, LaVerne Ard, Ray Harper, and Ralph Harper.

Please join the family for an open house celebration, in honor of LaVon, at Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd, on November 6th, from 11:30-1:30. Lunch will be served. Casual dress is requested.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Midland Hospice Care or to Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608.
LaVon Langston, 74, of Topeka, passed away on October 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 1, 1947 to Wilford and Anna Marie (Moyer) Harper in Rossville, KS. LaVon graduated from Rossville High School. After graduation she attended Washburn University.

LaVon was a homemaker for 20 years, before returning to the workforce. She worked for Western Resources for 10 years before retiring in 1997.

On September 11, 1965, she married Harold Langston Jr. in Topeka at Northland Christian Church, where they still remain members today. Together they had 3 children.

LaVon enjoyed traveling to South Texas for many years with her husband and dog, Misha. She loved to cook and bake for her family. Some of her specialties were Mexican food, fried chicken, and homemade pies. LaVon was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years as well as Beta Sigma Phi. She also organized bus tours for Young At Heart for over 15 years. LaVon was a strong Christian. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Bible, and incorporated it into her daily life, instilling her faith into her family legacy.

LaVon is survived by her loving husband, Harold, of 56 years; children, Shannon Langston, Michael (Traci) Langston, and Barbee (Ed) Szuwalski; grandchildren, Morgan L. Rodecap, Taran (Michael) Mason, Michaella (Chigo) Ibeh, and Jaden Langston.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; siblings, LaVerne Ard, Ray Harper, and Ralph Harper.

Please join the family for an open house celebration, in honor of LaVon, at Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd, on November 6th, from 11:30-1:30. Lunch will be served. Casual dress is requested.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Midland Hospice Care or to Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608.

Services & Gatherings

Celebration of Life

Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:30am
Northland Christian Church

Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family

Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family

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