Missionary Lavern Coley was born on January 10, 1957 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Deacon David Coley and Roxie Best Coley. She was spiritually guided by the love of her parents. She was called home on October 24, 2021.

Missionary Lavern Coley graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration. She worked for Self-Help Credit Union for 40 years, and part-time for Home Instead Senior Care for 15 years.

She attended God's Temple Church of Christ under the leadership of Overseer and Pastor Yvonne Bryant (deceased) where she served faithfully by her side for 21 years. She was a great Woman of God with unlimited qualities who was a loving and caring friend and mother to many. Who could find a virtuous woman? The cost of God is more than rubies.

Left with cherished memories brother, David Coley; sister, Helena Bell; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

A Memorial service honoring her life will be held in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The visitation begins at 11:30 am. and the service will begin at 12:00 pm.

Services will be livestreamed on the Perry J. Brown Funeral Home Website under "Live Stream" at 12:00 pm.

Services entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.