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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lavonia
Burney
Aug 15, 1938 — Jan 6, 2022
Griffin
Obituary
Ms. Lavonia Burney was born on August 15, 1938, to the parents of: Otis and Ruth Mae (Hood) Willis, Sr. in Griffin, GA. She received her formal education at Fairmont High in Griffin, GA.
At a very young age Ms. Burney became interested in learning about the Lord and accepted Christ as her Savior. She was a member of the gospel choir for many years at New Hope Baptist Church in Griffin, GA. Later in life she became a watch care member of Abundant Life Tabernacle under her nephew, but "New Hope" was always her heart and home!
Ms. Burney was employed by the Moose Club in Griffin, GA where she started her journey as a dishwasher and then retired as a head cook after 43 years of service! She loved her gospel and R/B music, sowing, completing cross word puzzles and just reminiscing about the good ole days! And let's not forget how she was famously known for her (7 Up Pound Cake)!!
On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Ms. Lavonia Burney departed this life and rejoined her Heavenly family! (Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted")! Even though our hearts are heavy by the loss of our loved one, we gain comfort in knowing that God will grant us peace and that she's resting!
Ms. Burney was preceded in death by her parents: Otis Willis, Sr. and Ruthie Mae (Hood) Willis; her brothers: Otis Willis, Jr. and Willie Howard Willis; her sisters: Ann L. Simmons and Ella Lee Johnson, along with her sister-in-law: Lucy Kate Willis. Her memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of her sister: Mary Mahone of Atlanta, GA; her sister-in-law: Trudy Mae Willis of Griffin, GA. Nephews: Richard (Shirley) Miller, Sr. of Atlanta, GA; Pastor Anthony (Dianne) Willis of Griffin, GA; Pastor Steven (Cicely) Driver, Jr. of Chattanooga, TN; nieces: Shelby (Stacy) Kendall and Rosalyn Willis both of Griffin, GA and Tameka Glover of Jackson, GA. Special god-child: Geraldine Howard that she raised as her own; additional nieces, nephews and cousins along with friends. She also leaves to cherish her two best friends: Patricia McCord and Patsy McCord. Along with her devoted friend/companion Mr. Lewis Vaughn with
whom she loved very much!
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