Lavern Austin

Lavern Willis Austin, 58, passed away on February 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 1, 1958 to Samuel Lee Willis & Thelma Lee Woodfork Willis, who precede her in death.

Lavern worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 28 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of14 years, Darryl Austin; her son, Keitrick Willis; her daughter, Sharida Nicole Willis; her sister, Patricia Prather; her brothers, Walter Prather and Clifford Willis; five grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and extended family.

She is preceded in death by one brother, Gary Willis; and three sisters, Debra Sheik, Jenny Willis, & Brenda Willis.

Services are planned for Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service with a visitaiton from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and the funeral at 12:00 PM.

She will be laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery following the services (Gate time is 2:15 pm, lane #2, for those attending).

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I am confident that you are in the presence of our Lord right now. What a wonderful time it must be! Rest in Heaven.

Rest in Heavenly Peace!!!!

Robert T Murray

Sharon Jackson

Rest in Heaven LaVern

Cliff and family, my sincerest condolences.

My Deepest sympathy

LaVern, I am grateful to you for the friendship we shared and the talks that sometimes lasted for hours, some tears were shed, but we always had laughter. To her family,I offer my condolences and I thank you for sharing her with the rest of us.

Rest in peace Lavern. Heaven received an angel. My sincerest condonlences to the family. Liz Hughes

Harold K. Taylor

You are in his loving arms and amazing light now; rest and be at peace

Lori A. Coffman

I had the pleasure of working with Lavern for many years and enjoyed the chance of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this time.

RIP Laverne. God has gained a beautiful woman and beautiful soul. We have lost a great co-worker and friend. We will always love you and remember you! Our condolences to your family. May peace be found.

So sorry for your loss. During this difficult time, find comfort in God's thrilling promise found at Revelation 21: 3, 4 to soon wipe out every tear from our eyes, for death to be no more , and no more pain these things will be done away. Knowing this p

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Message from

Charli

Thu, 02/16/2017

I Know you are Definitely singing your song in Heaven ! Rest in Peace..

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Lori A. Coffman

Fri, 02/17/2017

Lavern was always one who spoke her mind and let you know just how she felt. She was also one that was loving and willing to help anyone. She was a true friend and will be dearly missed.