Joann Averitte-Lancaster
Funeral service for Joann Averitte Lancaster 70, will be Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 1 PM at the Greater Thankful Baptist Church where Rev. E. Tramaine Soloman, Pastor and Rev. Howard Grier, Officiating. Ms. Averitte-Lancaster passed away September 28, 2026. Ms. Averitte-Lancaster's remains will arrive at the church one hour prior to her service
Ms. Averitte-Lancaster was a member of the United House of Prayer. She poured herself into the lives of her children, grandchildren, and all those who had the privilege of being in her circle. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her arms always ready to embrace those in need of comfort. She was known for her warm laughter, her quiet wisdom, and her ability to speak life into the souls of those around her.
She is survived by her beloved children: Tonya Averitte, Patrina Vinson, Octavia Jones-Maffett (Rogerick), Audrey Averitte (Brittany), and son Clarence Averitte; her grandchildren; Latisha Bullock, Kiyana Bullock, Tywon Averitte, Tyree Patton who preceded her in death, Katavia Averitte, John Vinson (Andrea), Miesha Vinson, Tiffany Prince (Mahlon), Gerald McRath (Cameron), Alexis McRath, Hareem Averitte,(Jonesti), Alecia Averitte, Danielle Slater, Deysha Slater, Daeveontae Huguley, and Aiden Averitte; 28 great grands; her dear siblings: Preston Averitte (Keena), Melvin Averitte, Albert Willis (Yolanda), Bernard Willis (Nita), Donna Simmons, Timothy Crowe and Melissa Judkins (Henry); close friends: Ellis Kirkland, deceased Linda Lynch, Janice Wallace, Deborah Edwards, Cabiria Taylor, Niece as special caregivers Tasha Fluker and Portia Perry, her deceased siblings, Linda Averitte and Cedric Averitte, her parents also preceded her in death, Preston Averitte and Doris Crowe Averitte.
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Our Deepest Condolences. Ms. Jo Ann was always there supporting our daughter, Jonesti and her grandson, Hareem. Whatever they had going on, she was their biggest cheerleader! I'm so glad we got to share their special events in their lives with this sweet, sweet lady. She will be missed dearly!!!
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