Juanita "Laverne" Walker

Juanita “Laverne” Corbitt Walker, age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:08 am. She was a native of Fort Myers, FL and a resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. in the Magnolia Chapel on Friday, November 30, 2018 beginning at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Burial will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Laverne is survived by her husband of 51 years, James O'Neill Walker; sons, James D. Walker and wife, Trixie, and Warren J. Walker, Sr. and wife, Heidi; brothers, Darrell Corbitt and wife, Linda, and William "Tommy" Corbitt; sisters, Betty Clark, and Pat Seamans and husband, Angus; brother-in-law, Bob Cummings; grandchildren, Stephanie Luke, Michelle Pellegrin, Ezra Walker, Benton Walker, Warren Walker Jr., and Malorie Walker; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Luke and Riley Friloux.

Laverne is preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Lynn Walker; father, Jack Darrell Corbitt; mother, Ethel Odell Corbitt; brother, Harvey Corbitt Sr. and wife, Paula; sister, Donna Cummings; brother-in-law, Robert Clark.

Laverne was a member of the South Louisiana Billiard League for over 30 years and served as president for the last year. She was the owner of Laverne’s Tavern. She enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Walker family.