Laverne Andrea Barnett Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Laverne Andrea Barnett

MRS. LAVERNE ANDREA WATKINS BARNETT – Age 61, of Calhoun, Georgia transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. was born July 15, 1962 in Camden, New Jersey to her late parents, father, James Watkins and mother, Selma Bagwell Watkins. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Elaine Watkins, Vondalere Watkins, and brother, Avery Watkins, Sr.

Survivors are her loving husband, Vernon Barnett; children, Zemira Barnett, Nevin (Karene) Barnett, Petrina (Steven) Naylor, grandchildren; Peyton, twins Paige and Paxton, Ethan, Zuri, Sela, twins Zakai and Ziah (deceased); siblings, Joyce (Ernie Johnson) Bagwell, Kenny (Lorene) Watkins, Lionel (Marcia) Watkins; special mentioning of niece and nephew; Zsakeba (Johnathan) Henderson and Avery (Rachel) Watkins, Jr.; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Adairsville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1193 GA-140, Adairsville, GA 30103, with Pastor Frank Lagette, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends on Sunday from 10:00 A. M. until the funeral hour at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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To brother Barnett and family please accept our condolences with sad heart we grief with you because as family there is no words that can describe what your family have experience in a time like this when somone so dear as a wife a mother as taken from you we are praying for you and you family From Caston and Mary Gay.

My heart is so saddened by the loss of LaVerne. She was passionate, kind, and had a smile that lights up the room. It was my pleasure to have worked with her and continued on as friends. I will miss her dearly and our love for plain potato chips. I got to know her husband and daughter, Zemira. My prayers and thought go out to her husband, daughter (Zemira), grandchildren, and other children and family members. Please let me know when I can be of service. Love & Prayers...SylviaG

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My deepest condolences to Vernon and Zemira. Sister Barnett will be surely missed, May God grant you peace in this time of grief.

Deepest condolences to Vernon, Zemira and the rest of the family. Sis Barnett was a member of the Tri City church in McDonough where we met and interacted. She will surely be missed. May God grant you all comfort and peace during your time of grief. Love Marcia McCatty & Michaela.

We were so very sorry to hear of Laverne's passing today. Vernon you have our sincere prayers and love. Please know that Jesus' arms are around you and family and so are our arms. We will see her again real soon. We love you and Jesus loves you more. Pastor Vern and Audrey Joyner.

VERY sad to hear of Laverne's passing we attended church and started school at Temple University around the same time. Smart, funny and one of the kindest people you could ever know. D.Adonis / Clearwater Florida