Scotts Funeral Home | Richmond, VA

Obituary For Hazel Mae Avens

Hazel Mae Freeman Avens, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, slipped quietly away with her husband by her side on November 15, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, her devoted husband of 62 years, Otis V. Avens; daughter, Dr. Lowanda Avens Studevent of Bowie, MD; devoted son-in-love, Bruce Studevent; four doting grandchildren, India, Asia, Kendall, and Victoria Studevent; son, O. Anthony Avens (Deborah) of Accokeek, MD; two granddaughters, Jasmin and Danielle Avens; son-in-love, Brian Studevent of Bowie, MD, two devoted friends, Erma Milbourne and Caroline Atkins; neighbor, Joe Echard; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 21 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Michael Bennett officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com

Guest Book

To the Avens family,No words can adequately Express the heart's deepest emotions during this difficult,but please know this comes with loving prayers & our deepest sympathy for your loss. Shirley Barnes, Ervin McBride & family

- na

So many memories of good times with Hazel and the family. May those memories keep you smiling and fill your hearts with joy. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Keep praying - love and hugs to you family, Cousin Debbie Cooke Jackson and Derrick Jackson and family.

- na

The Rudd family extends their heart felt condolences to the family of Hazel Avens. May Deacon Avens and the rest of the family find strength in the Power of a loving and Comforting God during this time of bereavement! Rev. LaVelle and Deaconess Betty Rudd🙏🏽

- na

Dear Avens Family, We send our sincere condolences. We love cousin Hazel and know that she is resting in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. You will be truly missed. Love, Rudy & Valerie Cooke Rhodes and family (Xavier, Montgomery, Quint)

- na

-

To my family, May you find comfort in knowing Cousin Hazel is resting with the Lord. I have so many great memories of her being a fashionista, social butterfly at family events and having a big heart by spreading love through her acts kindness. Hazel will be greatly missed. Lakisha

- na

Extending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Hazel. She never forgot her friends in Brunswick County, VA. I am going to missed communicating with her on Facebook. What a beautiful woman inside and out. Rest in Peace, Hazel Priscilla Pearson-Vincent, Henrico, NC

- na

To my family, May you find comfort in knowing Cousin Hazel is resting with the Lord. I have so many great memories of her being a fashionista, social butterfly at family events and having a big heart by spreading love through her acts kindness. Hazel will be greatly missed.

- na

The James Solomon Russell Class of 1961 mourns the loss of our dearly beloved classmate, Hazel. We will always remember her as a life beautifully lived with a heart so deeply loved. In sharing our memories of Hazel, classmates Albert Rice, Elmore Walker and I shared such fond memories of her character and kindness. Today and always, may loving memories bring you comfort. Evelyn Avery, Class Vice President

- na

To!The Family of Hazel Avens! Hazel & Otis were some of the first people I met moving to the big city of Richmond. Hazel was always willing to lend a helping hand to my family. She even volunteered her son and Daughter to babysit my girls during the summer months. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Always remember Love never dies! She will live on in our hearts forever. Love Nancy Broadie

- na

I will always remember her beautiful smile and kind words during my time at Triumphant B.C. May God continue to comfort the family. Bishop Gerald K.Franklin

- na

Otis and family, it is with deepest sympathy that we keep you lifted in prayers for the loss of your beautiful bride Hazel, mother, grandmother and friend. We ask GOD to give you strength and comfort as you grieve for your love one. I will always remember her beautiful smile and pleasant words. In Christ Love, Faye Harrison Franklin

- na

We will miss you but we know you are free in the Good Hands of our Heavenly Father May you Rest in Peace lovingly Keith Denise Ariell Cooke & Nicole Humphreys

- Denise Q Cooke

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Scotts Funeral Home | Richmond, VA

- Cheryl Blakes