Lavenia Marie Underwood McNew, age 81, of Harriman, passed away April 13, 2020, at her home. Lavenia was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church, where she helped with AWANA’s. She loved the beach, spending time in her pool and with her family.

Lavenia is preceded in death by her husband: Clyde McNew; parents: Clarence and Ruth Underwood; brothers: Bob, Darrell, Mike, Doug and Ronnie; and sister: Donna Mckamey.

Lavenia is survived by her daughter: Frances McNew (Ray Desper) of Harriman; son: Bill McNew of Harriman; grandson: Brandon King; granddaughter: Montana Arington (Brian Musick); great-granddaughters: Leah King and Miranda Musick; chosen daughter: Melinda Kelly; brothers: David Underwood (Debby), Danny Underwood; sister: Janice Scarbrough (Tommy); and a host of nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service and interment will be conducted at Roane Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Lavenia’s life will be conducted when the mandates for COVID-19 are lifted. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the McNew family.