Joy Laverne Arbuckle

Joy LaVerne Kylberg Arbuckle, 87, of Elgin, Texas, went to be with our Lord on January 13, 2023.

She was born September 25, 1935, to Hilding and Ruth (Larsberg) Kylberg at home in the countryside Larsberg House. She attended the Kylberg School and then transferred to Elgin schools when the family moved to town. LaVerne developed a love of music early and played the organ by ear. She was strong in her faith, baptized on September 30, 1935, and confirmed on June 6, 1950, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lund. She graduated from Elgin High School and was active in the yearbook club, band, and an EHS twirler.

Soon after graduating, Ray Arbuckle, Jr., asked her on a date. The two were engaged on the second date and married a few months later, on April 14, 1955, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elgin. Ray and LaVerne had two children and celebrated 52 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2007.

LaVerne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother "Mimi," great-grandmother, and sweet friend. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family, traveling, music, gardening, and oil painting Texas landscapes and old barns. She significantly cherished annual trips to the beach with the best of friends. LaVerne participated in Sheryl and Russell's childhood activities, volunteered at her churches, was active within the Elgin Community, and was very proud of her Swedish Heritage.

She is preceded in death and joined in heaven with her husband, Ray Arbuckle, Jr., daughter, Sheryl Arbuckle Green, her parents, Hilding and Ruth Kylberg, and in-laws, Ray and Florence (Erhard) Arbuckle.

LaVerne is survived by her loving family, son, Russell Arbuckle and wife, Paula, son-in-law, Terry Green; grandchildren, Cayton Green and Heather, Ryan Green and wife, Kelsey, Ethan Arbuckle, Jackson Arbuckle and fiancé, Nicole; greatgrandchildren, Kinley Green and Addilyn Green. She is also survived by her brother, Edward Kylberg, and family, Stephen and Monica Kylberg, David and Emily Kylberg, great-nephew, Reid and numerous cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 401 E. 8th Street, Elgin, Texas, at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in LaVerne's memory to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 401 E. 8th Street, Elgin, Texas 78621.