Geraldine Hedgepeth Williams Avent

Passed 08/01/2019

Obituary For Geraldine Hedgepeth Williams Avent

Geraldine Hedgepeth Williams Avent, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019

Funeral service 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. John Baptist Church,5987 Red Oak Road, Battleboro, NC 27809 with Reverend Herbert Scott, officiating.

Visitation 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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Guest Book

To the family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a sweet lady. I thought a lot of her as well as her children. I pray that God will comfort you all at this time in your lives. He is the only way you will be comforted. Love you all. Linda Richardson

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"weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning..To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever." Ps. 30:5, 12. Brenda, Linda, Stanley, Tina - we LOVE you & LOVED Aunt Geraldine. We are not there with you, but let it be known out spirit, like Auntie's, is always present. Love, cousins Dr. Emerson, Atty Cynthia, Emerson, II, Christian, Lauren Harrison, Stone Mountain, GA & Mr. Charles, Venessa, Jazmine Harrison, Atlanta, GA, Atty Cameron & Jamia H. Belton, Durham, NC (forgot to include our precious daughter - Earl!)

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"weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning..To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever." Ps. 30:5, 12. Brenda, Linda, Stanley, Tina - we LOVE you & LOVED Aunt Geraldine. We are not there with you, but let it be known out spirit, like Auntie's, is always present. Love, cousins Dr. Emerson, Atty Cynthia, Emerson, II, Christian Harrison, Stone Mountain, GA & Mr. Charles, Venessa, Jazmine Harrison, Atlanta, GA, Atty Cameron & Jamia H. Belton, Durham, NC

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I'm sorry for your loss. Ms.Geraldine was a sweet person and always had a smile when I saw her. She is now resting with the Lord...Love, Kimberly Hussey

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May God continue to Bless You and your family members in this time of celebration. God is so good we could all learn so much from the closeness of the family. Continue to be close to each other. You all have so much love for each other. BE BLESS Linda Barnes (TCI)

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Linda and family Sam and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your precious mother. The love you all showed her was so evident. Sending you our heartfelt condolences. Sam and Loretta

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Our hearts are heavy & your presence will be sorely missed. We know God makes no mistakes. So we will cherish the precious memories you left us; we must now live our days working & Loving God & Loving People if we want to see you in "That Great Gittin' Up Morning". Always, your niece & family (Alfred & Regina Glover, Kevin, Sr., Sherida, Kameron, Kevin, II, Keith, Kyle Hicks, Rod & Rashaun Glover, Macon, GA & Brice, Sylvia, Cody & Drew Brown, Tampa, FL)

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Our hearts are heavy & your presence will be sorely missed. We know God makes no mistakes. So we will cherish the precious memories you left us; we must now live our days working & Loving God & Loving People if we want to see you in "That Great Gittin' Up Morning". Always, your niece & family (Alfred & Regina Glover, Kevin, Sr., Sherida, Kameron, Kevin, II, Keith, Kyle Hicks, Rod & Rashaun Glover, Macon, GA & Brice, Sylvia, Cody & Drew Brown, Tampa, FL)

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My condolences to your family that God will see you through the diffcult days ahead. Mrs Geraldine fought a good fight so take your rest sweetie in the arms of our loving God.Love you all Angela and Mary Mangum & Family.

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My condolences to your family that God will see you through the diffcult days ahead. Mrs Geraldine fought a good fight so take your rest sweetie in the arms of our loving God.Love you all

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My Condolences To My Family. I pray God's comfort in our time of sadness. Mrs. Avent fought a good fight. Now our Lord God Almightly has called her home. May She Rest In God's Arm Forever. With Sincere Love, Sabrina Bryant.

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"Although the clouds are hanging low right now, the sun will shine again." Sorry about your loss Rev.Brenda Bryant. Just know that The Friendly Gospel Singers from Roanoke Rapids NC are thinking of U and Ur family in this time of Bereavement. We are praying for ur strength in the Lord now and in the days to come...God Bless and Heaven smile on U!!! Larry, Richer and Willie

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I'm truly sorry for your loss. She was a sweet soul.

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My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kimberly Johnson

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My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kimberly Johnson

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Mama I will forever hold you in my heart....I will truly miss you...you taught me so much and you made me the woman I am today...so I thank you my "Queen", "Angel", My Everything...Rest on and hold God's hand all the way...I love you infinity and beyond.

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My sincere condolences. I met Mrs. Geraldine over 20 years. She was such a sweet person. Her spirit was contagious.Love, Renee' Lyons-Whitaker.

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Avent family, sorry to hear about your mother passing. Brenda Hines Taylor.

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Tina and family, I am sorry to hear of Ms. Geraldine's passing. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you all. Kim Clark-Bullock

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

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