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Obituary For Willie Avent
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
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Donna V. Johnson planted 5 trees in memory of Willie Avent . - October 04, 2025
Howard, Janice, Malcolm and Larry, we're sending our deepest condolences to you all! Mrs Willie May was a Mother to so many. She was a beautiful lady. May she rest in paradise! Be blessed ❤️🙏🏾❤️
To the family y'all's have my deepest sympathy. In passing on Mrs Willie Mae. I been know her sent I was a little girl and went to school with Janice.
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Willie Avent. May the Peace and Love of God surround the entire family at this time. Cheryle Washington
To the family our prayers are with y'all she was a beautiful lady and my Mom loved working with her at the school 💕💕💕🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sending love, hugs and prayers to our family, we've been where you are, it never goes away, but it does get better. We love ya'll
Wishing you happiness looking back, strength looking forward, and solace in the present.
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Janice, my heart goes out to you. I remember meeting your beautiful Mom and pray the Lord holds you close during this difficult time.
Janice. So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she lived a long life with family who loved with their all.
Janice, I am so sorry for your loss! May the Peace and Love of God surround your entire family during this time..
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
