Mrs. Willie Avent, 93, entered into eternal rest on Friday September 26, 2025, in Smyrna, TN.

She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Howard Henderson, Janice (Ramon) Collins, Larry and Malcolm Avent, Beverly (Bill) Harrison, sisters in law, Margaret Benford and JoAnn Henderson, devoted nieces and nephews. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 1p-4:00pm at Hellum Funeral Chapel.

Family Visitation, Sunday from 1p-1:50pm with funeral to follow at Allen Chapel AME Church 224 S. Maney Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

Rev. Jimmie Plummer, Eulogist

Rev. Edward Thompson, Officiant

Interment- Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tn.

Please keep the Avent family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home Inc. 611 S. Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 893-4323