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Obituary for LaVerne Carla Gunter

LaVerne Gunter, also known as “Peaches” to her family and friends in Dunnellon, Florida, was born on February 1, 1949, a date she shares with her mother. She left this world peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 5:34pm surrounded by her family in Charlotte, N.C. She leaves behind her loving husband, Alonzo Gunter, whom she was happily married for 15 years.

LaVerne was predeceased by her parents, Mrs. Ernestine Delores & Mr. Eddie Lee Baker Sr. and one brother Juan Demetrius Joshua. Sr.

LaVerne graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1967 and moved from her hometown of Dunnellon, FL. at the age of 18 to Boston, MA. She started her career in the healthcare industry at Boston City Hospital before eventually moving on to the Veterans Administration Hospital where she worked for many years. She moved to Augusta, GA. in 1997 where she continued her work at The Doctors Hospital.

Ms. LaVerne, Honey, Mommy, Nana, Nani or Sis were some of the names she was affectionately known by. She became a “mother” to those she worked with and had a special friendship with her daughters and son-in-law. She did not hesitate to share what she had with everyone she came in contact with over the years.

She was a confidante and caretaker to many who needed support, encouragement, or just an ear to listen. She was loved by the many family and friends who knew her. She was a sassy and phenomenal woman. She had the time of her life last year celebrating her very 1^st birthday party at the age of 70. Some of her favorite pastimes were spending time with family, attending events for her grandchildren, and traveling. She was her family’s rock!

She is survived by her two daughters; CimaMichelle Joshua of Rock Hill, S.C. and Tonya Lee Bobbitt (Edward Jr.) of Charlotte, N.C., five grandchildren; Raymond Walker of Boston, MA., ToRay Walker of Charlotte N.C., Rayshon Walker of Fort Huachuca, AZ., T’ondray Walker of Charlotte N.C., Mi’Kela Lewis of Rock Hill, S.C., and one great-granddaughter, Amiyah Walker of Boston, MA, as well as five step-grandchildren; Jeremiah Bobbitt, Azaiah Bobbitt, Jaela Jerrell, Sanai Bobbitt, Chandler Bobbitt, and step-great granddaughter, Riley Bobbitt, all of Charlotte, N.C.

She leaves behind seven siblings; Ronald Baker of Dunnellon, FL., Eddie Baker Jr. of Dunnellon, FL., Sylvia Edwards (Kenneth) of Ocala, FL., Wesley Baker of Fredericksburg, VA., Janet Roberson (Walter) of Clearwater, FL., Cassandra Baker of Dunnellon, FL., and stepsister Joyce Lumpkin (Orian) of Alachua, FL., along with a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She will be missed…

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 21,2020 at Heirs Christian Center Church 10301 Harwood Ct. Charlotte, NC 28214. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm .Interment will be in the York Memorial Park Cemetery 5150 S.Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28217.