E. Laverta Allen
1926-11-23 2021-09-17
Laverta was the youngest of three daughters born to the union of Allee Allen and Erma Simms Allen. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a devoted servant throughout her life. She was a member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale and Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain, GA. LaVerta along with her husband William "Bill" Allen moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1955 and opened Bop record Shop. Five years after Bill's death she sold the business. Using her retail experience she began a career as an Avon Salesperson and successfully advanced to Manager. A proven entrepreneur, she established "Especially for You Ladies Clothing" and sold exclusive fashions to a loyal clientele in Broward County. She was also employed by the Broward County School District for many years.until retiring.. She moved to Atlanta, GA in 1998 and spent more than two decades building new memories with family and friends. In March 2020 she returned to Florida and settled in Lauderhill in the care of her daughter Karen aka "KK". Volunteering in her community and spending time with family and close friends were woven into the fabric of LaVerta's life. She was a member of the KeenAges retirement group, an avid bowler, loved card games and traveling to places around the world with friends and/or family. LaVerta is survived by her seven children, an adopted stepson, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends.