Laverne Baker

Laverne Yvette Baker was born on January 4, 1967, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Lee Andrew Baker and Mrs. Roxie Lee Artis Wiggins. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Laverne peacefully transitioned from this life into eternal rest with the Lord.

Laverne was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and later earned her GED.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Larry Artis, Leroy Hollwell, Brenda Miller, Rita Wiggins Overton, Kalvin Wiggins, and Gary Wiggins.

Laverne leaves to cherish her precious memories her beloved son, Lavor Antonio Baker; her special great-great-niece, Ms. Armani Brown, who was like a daughter to her; her sisters, Angela Knight-Corngay and Hollis Stringfield (Anthony); her brothers, Lee Andrew Wiggins (Cathy) and Henry Wiggins (Jonita); her best friend, Janet Smith-Martin; one uncle, Jerry Artis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many close and dear friends.

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