AVID WASHINGTON CO. ACTIVIST, SUPPORTER LAVERNE KRUMREY DIES

  

A longtime activist for the Brenham and Washington County community has died.

LaVerne Krumrey died Thursday after a long battle with cancer.  She was 66 years old.

Krumrey, known by many as “Vernie”, “Mama Verne”, and “G-Maw”, graduated from Burton High School, going on to receive a Hotel Business Management certification from the University of Houston.  She would later become the manager of the local Coach Light Inn for many years.

The ever-colorful Krumrey became very involved in the community after returning to the Brenham area.  She was a longtime member of several civic organizations such as the Brenham Elks Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.  In addition, she was instrumental in creating the Washington County Ladies Lions Club, and served as president for several terms.  She received various awards, honors, and achievements for her service to the community.

In addition to working at the Coach Light Inn, Krumrey also worked for KTEX/KWHI in their advertising department, later working at Brenham Monument Company.

Due to public health concerns and restrictions on social gatherings, immediate services will be private.  For those wishing to pay their respects, LaVerne will lie in state at Brenham Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.  Her interment will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Rehburg Cemetery.  At a future date, a public memorial service and gathering will be held to celebrate her life.