Verna Mae Lafayette

April 23, 1957 - February 4, 2022

Verna Mae (Wilson) Lafayette, 64, went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness on Friday, February 4, 2022. Verna was born on April 23, 1957 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Lee Charles “Bilbo” and Mattie Mae (Warren) Wilson, who both preceded her in death. Verna relocated to Albion, Michigan in 1975. She was employed at Albion College for many years until her health no longer allowed her to work. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Johnnie Lafayette in 1993. Verna was a caring sister, an aunt, a godmother, and a friend to many and her presence will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Verna was also preceded in death by her husband; Johnnie Lafayette, and two brothers; Lee Charles Warren and Walter Henry Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memories four sisters; Polly Wilson and Clara Cook (Charlie) of Albion, Michigan, Pamela Wilson of Battle Creek, Michigan and Paula Jean Wilson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, two brothers; Paul Wilson of Albion, Michigan and Jessie Richard Wilson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, four aunts; Polly Brown, Julia Mohead (Leon), and Wanda Low all of Albion, Michigan and Katie Selvy of Vicksburg, Mississippi, two uncles; Leonard “Walt” Jones of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Eris Wilson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.