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Obituary For Mary Julia Peters Avery
Funeral service for Mary Avery, 79, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.
Mrs. Avery, who passed on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Oak Park Nursing Home in Auburn, Alabama, was born February 23, 1942, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)
She leaves a lifetime of precious memories to be cherished by: three children, Reginald “Reggie” Avery, Demetra “DeDe” Jackson and Lawrence “Tony” (Antaria) Avery all of Opelika, AL; six grandchildren, Trevan (Suzie) Bynum of Opelika, AL, Ramarcus (Porphyria) Bynum of Auburn, AL, Steve D. “DJ” Jackson, II, of Gardendale, AL, Mikayla Jackson of Tuscaloosa, AL, Terrell Avery of Atlanta, GA and Tia Avery of Opelika, AL; ten great grandchildren, Malachi Bynum, Kamden Bynum, Davien Kenvongsa, Shilah Kenvongsa, Trevion Bynum, Tremauri Bynum, Raheem Menefield, Janiah Menefield, Tristian Avery, all of Opelika, AL. four sisters, Juanita (Herbert) Slaughter of Opelika, AL, Reba Harden of Chattanooga, TN, Cora Swopes of Lafayette, AL, and Aritha (Terry) Hudson, Indianapolis, IN; one sister-in-law, Maxine Peters; three aunts, Malinda Kirk Blakely, Chattanooga, TN, Olivia Peters Holden, Toledo, OH, and Zelphia Peters Brooks, Elyria, OH; one uncle, Willie Peters, Fort Worth, TX; a devoted friend, Solomon Rivers, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
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Tony, I am so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family at this time and pray that God continue to strengthen and keep you all. With Love and prayers Deborah Walton and family
Sending my condolences to the family. Praying for your strength to make it through this difficult time. Norweda Dardy and Jateirious Dowdell and family.
We will miss your smile and your willingness to help set up our classmate's gatherings. We will always cherish the welcome address you gave at our 60th class reunion on Zoom just 5 months ago. You are loved Mary Julia. Please set up a meeting for us at the Welcome Table in the Lord's House. Dr. James W Strickland and the Classmates of J.W. Darden High School's Class of 1961. Our condolences to the grieving Family.
Our deepest condolences to the Avery Family. Praying God comfort and strength during this time of bereavement. Ingram & Shirley Lilly
Julia Rowell-Finley
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Much love- Elaina Calloway
My condolences to the Family. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Gerald Vines
My heartfelt condolences to the family and prayers for strength and comfort. Karen L. Williams
Sincerest Condolences Rest in peace Family
My condolences to the family
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you ALL during this difficult time. Ms. Mary will surely be missed. J. Baker
We share your sorrow at the loss of Mary Julia, our cousin. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beatrice Scott-Coley
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~Arthur Beasley and Family
Our Deepest Condolences To You And Your Family... We Love You All! From Class mates of Mary Julia Peters Avery Of 1961 J.W. Darden High School, Opelika, Alabama.
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