She was employed at Andy's Restaurant in Crossett and was Assembly of God faith. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Billie Coleman Johnson and was preceded in death by one son, Charles David Burton, four brothers, Johnny Taylor, Billy Joe Johnson, Don Johnson and Carl Johnson and two sisters, Elizabeth Johnson and Norma Johnson. LaVerne was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed her grandchildren and loved playing bingo.
Survivors include her husband, John D. Carter of Longview; one son, Robert David Carter of McGehee; one daughter, Janet Lynn Nolan of Monroe, LA; one brother, James Johnson of Crossett; two sisters, Mary Stephens of El Dorado and her twin, LaFran Singleton of Bastrop, LA; five grandchildren, Rayelynn Carpenter, Nicholas Burton, Madison Nolan, Ayden Carter and McKenzie Carter.
Condolences(7)
Latiesha & Willie Taylor
Crossett, AR Monday, December 17, 2012 R.I.P. LaVerna Carter!!! Love U,, Miss U,, & u will for ever be in my heart,,,, Sympathy & PrayersHank and Toni Rice
crossett, AR Sunday, December 16, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with the family.. Verne will truly be missed by many. She was a Very sweet friend and i am so glad to have known her. God Bless..Paulette Martin
Hamburg, AR Sunday, December 16, 2012 I am very sorry for your lose. She was a childhood friend of mine and we had a lot of good times in Martinville. She will be missed. I will be praying for all of the family that God wraps his arms around each and everyone of you.phyllis piper
, AR Saturday, December 15, 2012 my prayers for the family and friends LAVERNE will be missed my GOD give the family the strengh to get through these timesMary Pippen Bracken
Marion, LA Saturday, December 15, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Verne was a real jewel.Glennis Holland
Hamburg, AR Saturday, December 15, 2012 OH, how can I say I am sorry, when I really mean I am so sad for each one of you!! My heart breaks at your loss, BUT So Happy to know we will get to stand in line when we get our wings, as Verne did this early morning of Dec 15,2012.. To know she is so HAPPY NOW, Strolling over Heaven with her Mom and Dad, and OH MY GOODNESS with Lizzie, OH WOW. I can bet there was some Shouting up there this morning!!!May each of you know GOD will Bless you all in the days to come!! Fran, we love you and are here for you anytime!!!
You will each get your turn in Heaven with Verne one day very soon!!!
GOD BLESS US ALL and AMERICA!!!
Jodean Barnett Tew
Crossett, AR Saturday, December 15, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time LaVern was a very special person she was a friend to me when I did not have any may she rest in the arms of Jesus. She will be missed by a lot of friends and family.