Ms. Lavern (Lavernee) Council, daughter of the late Mr. Clarence Ulysees Council, and Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson Council entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at MUSC Charleston, South Carolina following an extended illness.
She was born in Charleston County, South Carolina on February 23, 1958, and was educated in the public schools of Hampton County, South Carolina. Lavern was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, class of 1977. With divine guidance, she became a member of Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina. Undaunted in her quest for wisdom and knowledge, she spent countless hours each day devoting herself to understanding God's word. Her personal relationship with God and her wisdom inspired many. She was a kind, loving, funny, and special woman.
"God's will, will be" -- Lavernee Council on 2/27/2024.
One brother, Mr. Clarance Leroy Council preceded her in death.
Left to cherish loving memories are: (2) Daughters: Tabitha Council-Cobb, Atlanta, Georgia and LaShadra Council, Varnville, South Carolina; (2) Sisters: Willa Bolden, Varnville, South Carolina and Patricia Council, Walterboro, South Carolina; (1) Brother, Norman J. Council, Brunson, South Carolina; (1) Son-in-law: Sheldon J. Cobb, Atlanta, Georgia; (1) Brother-in-law: John F. Bolden, Varnville, South Carolina; (2) Sisters-in-law: Sophia Council, Hampton, South Carolina and Adeline Council, Brunson, South Carolina; (3) Grandchildren whom she adored and cherished: Jahkel Smith 18, Olivia Cobb 11, and Takeo Cobb 8; (3) Aunts: Senie Mae Buckner, Varnville, South Carolina, Maggie Robinson, Varnville, South Carolina, and Annie Virginia Rivers, Hampton, South Carolina; (2) Uncles: Deacon Joe Buckner, Varnville, South Carolina and Leon Rivers, Hampton, South Carolina; (10) devoted nieces and nephews: Lydia Council, Travis Bolden, Brittany Bolden, Clarence Q. Council, Roneisha Council, Michael Council, Latravia Montgomery, Norman J. Council, Jr., Starrica Council, Nicholas Santiago; and a host of loving great nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.
