Service Details
Service for Arverne will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at Gateway Global Ministries, 1840 Howe Street, Racine 53403. Her visitation will begin at 11:00AM until the time of service.

Racine – Arverne Fondren left this earthly home to live eternal life, on January 11, 2023. She was born May 9, 1942, to John and Angie Daniel in Tupelo, MS. She graduated from Belden High School in May of 1962. Soon after, she relocated to Racine, WI and met the love of her life, Leon Fondren. They were married April 15, 1965 and started their family. Arverne gave her life to Christ at an early age, and after moving, she become a member of Shiloh Stronghold under the leadership of Elder Ramsey. She served on the Mother’s Board, The Tabernacle Choir and could be heard singing and praying all day long. Arverne was employed at Moxness Products for over 20 years. After her retirement, her loving and caring spirit lead her to start AR-Fon-Karing daycare service. Arverne was a loving and caring foster parent as well. She was affectionately known as Grandma to all. She touched many lives in her 80 years of life and will be missed.
She leaves behind her husband Leon Fondren. Her children Kim, Karen, Lance, Johnathan, and Henry. Bonus children Andre, Michelle, Tiffany and Neeka. Grandchildren Radhiya, Azaria, Tifashia, Aaron, Emily, Andre Jr., Dominique, and Mallory. Her siblings Jamie (Joyce) Daniel of Racine, WI; Annie Dykes and Gloria Collins of Tupelo, MS; Sister-In-Law Annie Ruth Daniel of Racine, WI; a daughter-like Niece Alandria, special great nephew Dallas, God-daughter Cedellia Bowen Fleming and a host of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Angie Daniel; siblings Hue Thomas Daniel, Robert Daniel, Otha Elizabeth Daniel, Lenell Daniel, Cornell Gillespie and Shelia Cobb.
Service for Arverne will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at Gateway Global Ministries, 1840 Howe Street, Racine 53403. Her visitation will begin at 11:00AM until the time of service. Arverne will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Renee & Deniseon King says
Our prayers are with the Fondren family during this most difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen each of you this day and the days to come. Love The King Family
Cherel Goodwin says
Karen, Radhyia, and Azaria, My heart and prayers are with you.
Nicolette Floyd says
Condolences and prayers to Karen and family. Love Always
Angles says
My condolences to the Fondren Family
Felt family says
Praying for comfort and peace for the family may god. Be with you during this time.
Brian ivy says
Sorry for ur lost she woman of god my son love lot he in her day care Brian ivy Jr from Brian ivy sr
Diane Love says
Sending condolences and prayers to entire Fondren Family
Eddie and Cindy Martin says
To the Fondren Family
May your precious memories be in your heart always and may Verne rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences and prayers to the Fondren family
Richard McGee says
I Richard McGee would like to send my condolences to the family of Mrs. Arverne Fondren. May the lord be with you as you morn the death of your loving mother,grandmother,aunt, sister and wife. May Mrs. Fondren Rest In Peace ☮️ 🙏🏾
LC and Dawn Ramsey says
Condolences and prayers to the Fondren family. Rest on Mother Fondren.
Cammera Block and Family says
She has run her race and now another sweet soul has gone home to the Lord.
With deepest sympathy and many prayers to the family during this time of mourning.
Dennis Thompson says
My prayers and condolences go out to the family 💜🙏🏾
Rose M Hooker says
You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time of loss. May our GOD of all grace bring comfort and peace as you take one day at a time and in the days to come.
Juanita Almond says
My condolences and prays to the Fondren Family in your time of bereavement.
Carolyn Selmon-Prather says
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Fondren’s passing. She use to babysit my grandchildren, the Nellum’s, Avery, Isaiah , Maia and Dephanie. She was a sitter you could trust. You all are in our prayers.
Avery Nellum says
To the Family and Friends of this sweet lady. U all are in my prayers. She was always such a sweet lady. She use to babysit me and my siblings when we were kids. I was planning to come down and see her at one time but just didn’t make it in time to see her. Family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you today. 🖤🕊️