We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Laverne Nichols entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2021.
Last religious rites for Laverne Nichols will be held Friday morning, August 6, 2021 at Refuge Bibleway Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 215 E. 4th North Street, Summerville, SC, with Elder James C. Pooser officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, SC. Viewing for Laverne Nichols will be held Thursday evening from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock at Parks Funeral Home in the parlor. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Parks Funeral Home, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483.
Laverne was born December 12, 1943 in Harlingen, TX, the daughter of the late Levi and Elouise Duberry. She was a Secretary for BCD Council of Governments and was Owner and Administrator of Nichols Residential Care from 1992 until 2020. She was also President of Mt. Zion Missionary Department and a Sunday School Teacher. Laverne enjoyed cooking and was a warrior of prayer.
Laverne leaves behind her sons, Alonzo Nichols, Jr. of Raleigh, NC and Kenneth Levi Nichols of Summerville, SC; daughters, Alundreatta Nichols of Lincolnville, SC, Kemplyn Brown (Joshua) of Summerville SC, and Aldreka Nichols of North Charleston, SC; brothers, Levi Duberry, Jr. (Madge) of Tacoma, WA, Charles Duberry of Lincolnville, SC, and Franklin Duberry of North Charleston, SC; sister, Lea Andre Roberts of Lincolnville, SC; special family friend, Vanessa Sullivan; thirteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents listed above, Laverne is predeceased by her husband, Alonzo Nichols, Sr.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com
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