Laverne Winstead Blue, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Oak Ridge Senior Living Community in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on February 6, 1935, in Slaughters, KY, to the late Kathleen Pool Winstead and Lossie Winstead. She was formerly employed at Young's Department Store and as a secretary for Carter Plumbing. She enjoyed reading and knitting. Laverne was a member of Slaughters United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh David Blue; and son, Troy David Blue.

Survivors include her brother, Charles "Chuck" Winstead of Madisonville; nephew, Mark (Janet) Winstead of Hanson, KY; niece, Tracey Blue of Slaughters; great-nephew, Ryan Winstead of Louisville, KY; sister-in-law and caregiver, Eloise Major of Slaughters; and several other nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Slaughters Cemetery in Slaughters, KY, with Pastor Tami Coleman officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Mark Winstead, Joe Blue, Craig Carver, Kerry Carver, John Carver, and Mark Major.