I love you cuz!!!! Greatly missed…
#washingtonstrong

Lavern was a lover of African American culture and personal creativity and a great friend to all of us in the arts. Lavern loved deep and true and always with a smile And the unique laughter. She may have transitioned but she will never be gone from my head and heart.

I love you mom. You will always be in my heart.

Rest in paradise Cuz. Love from your family in Roanoke Va.

Darion and Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I never met your Mom my nephew Scottie has talked about her in such a way that I know she was a beautiful person. May you both find comfort is the warm memories of her.
Vanessa Brogsdale

I love you grandma. I miss you so much .
-Your oldest grand baby-

I am going to miss seeing you even though it was mostly on special occasions, so I guess that means you were special. Your cuz chuck.

“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot bear”.

My your pathway be lit with stars and the moonlight lead you to Heaven.

You taught me so much about the fabric, thank you for all you have given me Grandma! We’ll help change the world with your loving guidance.

Tiffany and family may the love of Lavern live on in your hearts. Her greatest desire was to be with her family and for families to heal love ad forgive. Her wise council comforted me in the early days of my marriage when my children were very young . We met through the art community and spent time with her and Smoky at the Ace Galley in the Short North.Eternally grateful for her kindness to us Rick,Pat,April,and Ricky. Blessed to know her and work on earth is done. But her Spirit is with us forever love Ricky (Duarte).

Gary (MANN) Smith
I love you Auntie and I will never forget all of the Great Memories we shared together.

I love and will always miss you mama Vern. You have always been family and I will never forget your kindness, love and being there for me and the kids. The Heavens definitely gained an angel. Love always❤❤ The Nellum Family

I love you Auntie! Thanks for helping to raise me and always supporting me. Miss you! Rest in power.

I love you & you most definitely will be missed ♐️ -Your Girl

To the Washington family. Thinking of you today with deep and sincere sympathy. I hope each day ahead will bring a measure of comfort to this wonderful family.

My Sister, you will truly be missed. Until we meet again, may you Rest In Peace, I LOVE YOU.