Wednesday, January 2nd, 1935 - Friday, December 16th, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Laveta A. (Luschen) Redding, 87, of Enid, will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Graceway Baptist Church with Reverend Craig Bruyn officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 20th at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Laveta was born January 2, 1935 in Piedmont, Oklahoma to Frank J. and M. Leona (Couch) Luschen, the fifth or sixth (twins) of six children. She passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid.
She married Harold E. Redding on September 20, 1953 in Piedmont, Oklahoma. They lived in Oklahoma City and Shawnee before moving to Enid in 1964.
She is survived by her four children, Mike Redding and wife Jan; Jo Ballard, David Redding, and Dana Stephens, all of Enid, Ok. She also leaves ten grandchildren, Janae Gorman and husband Ryan; Trista Redding and Andre, Aundrea Reed and husband Anson; Mitchell Ballard and wife Robyn; Brett Ballard and wife Brittany; Randi Redding, Alan Redding and wife Tonya; Madison Humphrey and Zack; Emily Humphrey and Lamont; and Caleb Humphrey and wife Kiara; nine great grandchildren, Sam, Carter, Cobie, Alexis, Halie, Drake, Brooke, McKaela, Madison, Barrett, Tina, Kia and one coming in February 2023; and two great-great grandchildren, Holly and Bridger. She also leaves a brother, Loren Luschen and her twin sister, Loreta Brown, and brother-in-law Virgil Redding and wife Muriel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Laveta is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Redding; parents, Frank and Leona Luschen; sister, Louise Blair Sparks and two brothers, Delbert and Lonnie Luschen.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions in Laveta’s name to Hospice Circle of Love or the charity of your choice with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
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