LaVerna J. Peppers-Williams, a retired schoolteacher and a life-long resident of Racine, WI, was called home unexpectedly by her Loving Savior on Tuesday, June 12, 2023. LaVerna is the daughter of the late Northern and Zenobia (nee: Horton) Peppers II.

Laverna was employed with  Racine Unified School District for over 39 years, retiring  June 07, 2014. She accepted Christ at an early age. She united with New Omega Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor Fred L. Richmond Sr., member of the Racine Area Retired Educators Association, and the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association. Laverna enjoyed attending Zumba classes, golfing, and shopping.

Laverna  is survived by her husband James H. Williams, stepchildren, Alicia Richard, Shatonya Evans, Joshua Evans, and Tori Johnson; two brothers, Gregory Peppers(Cindy) and Michael Peppers (Rosalind); mother-in-law, Mary Friday (Richard); sisters-in- law, Barbara Douglas and Rosalind Williams; brothers-in-law, Anthony Williams, and Benard Friday; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins;  special friends, Debra Ross, Valencia Brown, Sue Schwallier, Faye Brown, and Miguel Figueroa; her two loving feline companions, Sam and Shuggie-Shuggie, and a host of former students, co-workers, and friends.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Aurora St. Luke's, Milwaukee WI for their kind and compassionate care.

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held in the New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave., at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 ^th . Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The church encourages masks be worn. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.