LaVerne was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Paul Ricks. She was loving mother of Robert Paul Ricks Sr. (Cathy) and cherished grandmother of Rev. Robert Paul Ricks Jr., Rev. Chad Steven Ricks (Julie), and Deborah R. Avery (Rev. Darin). LaVerne had 6 great grandchildren.
LaVerne was a generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She had a long and successful career in Personnel at the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
LaVerne was a resident of Pensacola for 56 years and spent her last year living in Milford, OH. with her son and daughter-in-law and was able to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
LaVerne was an active member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and loved the fellowship of her friends, Sunday School class, and Keenagers group.
Services will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home at 619 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL. on Friday, January 25. Visitation is from 1-3pm with the service starting at 3pm. She will be laid to rest with her husband on Monday, January 28 at 10am at the Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.
