Marian L. Carver

October 12, 1955 - July 2, 2019

Marian LaVerne Carver was born October 12, 1955 to the late Robert Lewis Brown I and Rev. Zettie Lee Fort Burnett, in Columbus, Mississippi. Growing up in a God-fearing household, LaVerne estab- lished strong roots in her relationship with Christ, at an early age she united with Calvary Baptist Church there in Columbus. She had a love for family that was unwavering, and spoke often about her brother, Elder Robert Brown II, being her best friend and protector. Her roots in Christ and her uncompromising love of family showed evident in the radiant smile that graced her face, and her welcoming spirit. After graduating from Steven D. Lee High School in Mississippi, LaVerne was ready to spread her wings and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. While there she was employed at IUPUI Hospital where she met her forever love, Rev. Fred R. Carver Jr. On March 20, 1976, the two were joined in holy matrimo- ny, to this union 5 children were born, one proceeding her in death, Alicia N. Carver. The couple later relocated to Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rev. Carver’s hometown. Taking roots in Bowling Green, LaVerne met her first friends, Mr. Stanley, and Minister Uretha Parrish and they quickly became family. She started her career at Greenview Regional Hospital as a Monitor Technician in the ICU/CCU department. While there her infectious smile, generous nature, and dedicat- ed work ethic garnered many life long friendships. LaVerne loved her job and was employed there for over 39 years, staying until she was no longer able to work. As the wife of a Pastor, LaVerne was a part of many churches and organizations. She raised her children in a God first household and instilled in them the importance of family staying together. Later she be- came a faithful and dedicated member of the Little Zion Baptist Church. Working with the kitchen min- istry, she was well known for her homemade pound cakes, and cheesecakes. LaVerne enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and quilting but above all she enjoyed being a Memaw to 13 grandchildren, one proceeding her in death, Zachariah O. Hampton. A true matriarch, LaVerne leaves a cherished legacy to her husband of 43 years, Rev. Fred R. Carver Jr. Their devoted children Aaron (Dara) Carver Sr., Frederick (Amber) Carver Sr., LaSonya (Rev. Toriz I) Hampton, and ShaMeca Carver. She also leaves her heart with their grandchildren LaDaishia, Isaiah, Trevion, Toriz II, Talia, MiKayla, Allanah, Winter, LaZ- aius, Alexander, Aaron Jr., and Frederick Jr. Her broth- ers and sisters Robert (Shirley) Brown, LaBeatrice Ta- tum, Darrin Brown, Edgar (Dana) Brown, David Brown, Alonzo Brown, and Robin (Arthur) Nelson, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends... her legacy will be carried for generations to come. -Your friends at Burnam and Son