Dollie Laverne Williams
July 31, 1943 - December 14, 2020
Dollie “Laverne” Williams entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2020. Laverne was a lifelong resident of Okeechobee. She was born in 1943 in Arcadia, Florida to the late Emory Richard McGee and Hazel (Raulerson) McGee. Laverne is survived by the love of her life of 60 years, Robert Anderson Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Bryan Williams, of Okeechobee; two daughters, Stephanie Williams Larson (John), of Okeechobee, and Daphanie Williams Linville (Jeff), of Sunset, Louisiana. She was blessed with nine loving grandchildren and three bonus grandchildren: Tim, Kim, Tina, Brittany, Jessyca, Ali, Brandi, Megan, and Zack; sixteen great grandchildren; along with a host of loving nieces, nephew, family and friends. Laverne was a lifelong educator serving Grace Christian School and Okeechobee County Public Schools for 30 plus years. During her battle with cancer, she shared her faith with others and stayed steadfast in her prayers for family and loved ones, all while maintaining her wit and humor. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Okeechobee for their support, love and dedication. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until services at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Oakview Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Dollie “Laverne” Williams entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2020. Laverne was a lifelong resident of Okeechobee. She was born in 1943 in Arcadia, Florida to the late Emory Richard McGee and Hazel (Raulerson)... View Obituary & Service Information