Ava Austin Obituary

Thanks Sister Ava for your whispered prayers and kind words. I thought about you again today. Peace and blessings to the Austin family.

To the Austin family~
May the Lord keep you encouraged and showered in love during this difficult time.

To Charlie Jr~
Heart to heart-Soul to soul
Hugs to you.

I am so sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Ava. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Continue to seek comfort through the power of the Holy Spirit and the wonderful memories you will have forever.
(SCSC 1972)

Charlie: We were so sorry to hear that Ava passed away. She will be missed in a very special way by so many people. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Anne Walker & David Evans

May 09, 2010

Chief Austin,

Warm thoughts and heartfelt sympathy come with this note.

As we all know, nothing preapres us for the death of someone we love. We also know that loves lives forever.

My prayers are with you and your family.

To the Austin Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keep Faith in God and He will see you through it.

Pastor Austin: I thank you for trusting me with your wife's spiritual education. I always looked forward to our classes. Remembering the questions she would ask gives me the confidence that she is with the Lord and one day I will see her again. Please accept my condolence, the condolences of Columbia Theological Center and Destiny Christian University. Rev. Dr. Janis McCall-Way (Columbia)

Dear Austin Family, I Pray,Comfort to you all, May God Strenghten you all, during your time of bereavment,MRS AVA AUSTIN and the Austin family, God cares, and feel your pain,so do I, be strong and know that God is able.

Dr. Austin and family, We will keep you in prayer at this time of sorrow. Trust in God and He will see you through.

Bea Montague and Family, and your Wesley United Methodist Church Family

Pastor Austin,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Know that the comforting hand and peaceful voice of our Lord will guide you through this very difficult experience. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal".

Weep, but not for a long time. Then rejoice and be glad. You have His Blessed Assurance that she is resting, safe in His arms. Rejoice and remember the good times you shared.

May those memories give you comfort and her love give you peace.

The news was so shocking, I just saw her a few weeks ago and we shared a pleasant conversation. I will keep you all in my prayers. GOD is able to see you through.
Yolanda White, Irmo, SC

My prayers and thoughts are with you doing your time of sorrow. May the memories you have of Dr Austin bring you comfort.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Austin Family my heart and prayers are with you in this time of need, may god bless and heal your hearts. Ava you will be miss in more ways than one. You all have my deepest sympathy.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ava will truly be missed, I thank God for her blessing my life with her fervent prayers. Much love

Rev. Austin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

To Chandra and all of the Austin Family. I just wanted to share with you something that I read today. "Death is not a period - it's only a comma". So remember, you will see your mother, wife, daughter, and sister again some day. God is good. You all have my deepest sympathy.

To the Austin Family: May God continue to walk with you during your moment of sorrow. My prayers are with each of you during this time. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

Perry, our prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement. Trust in God for comfort as always. Lois Bolden and Family

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Austin Family.

To the Austin Family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. As you celebrate the life Ava had, I hope your memories will bring you some comfort.

Pastor Austin and family, I am sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Sis Ava. I met her 2 years ago at one of my women's workshops; and since that time we have communicated via email...She will truly be missed! May God strengthen and bring comfort to you in your weakest moments.
In Sincere Sympathy,

May the wonderful memories of Ava and joyful times you shared with her be a celebration of a life well lived. Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

The Manley's (Virgil SR., Jessie and Virgil Jr.)

To the Austin family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of your loss. We will pray for the Lord's peace and His strength as you face this difficult time. We think of you often and value our friendship. You and Ava have blessed so many others, we pray God will return that to you and your family.

Dick and Joanne Greene

so sorry to hear about ava.she helped me during the loss of my son.i know how much she loved her family especially caden.when i was his teacher she was alawys there. may god bless you and keep you. ms.lou

It has been over 30 years since I have seen you, but I still remember you and Ava as a loving committed couple. Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers. Know that in your darkest hours your greatest challenge is to simply trust God and his providence. He knows, He understands and He cares.

LaVerda Kearse-James
Charleston, SC

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE AUSTIN FAMILY DOING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.MAY GOD KEEP AND BLESS ALL OF YOU TODAY TOMORROW AND FOREVERMORE. JOHN E. CHATMAN JR. & FAMILY

To the Austin Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Irvin E., Cecily, Kecia, Irvin H., Sonya and Lindsay Johnson -Wesley UMC, Columbia SC

Hello Perry and family, We are deeply saddened for your loss.We are equally as saddened that we could not be there but please know we are praying for you and we love you. Mae Harris and Family

To the Austin Family: May you be comforted by the Comforter and given peace, strength and joy during this time. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

Janet Lindsay Williams
SCSC Class of 1972

Charles, I am sorry to hear of your loss, I know a part of you is missing and as a person I have the greatest feelings for I know God will comfort you in your time of need.Bless you and your family and know friends are with you. Rick Culbreath (Easley)

ITRU LY hate i canNOT BE THERE BUT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYS AND FOR MONTHS TO COME IT WILL BE HARD BUT KEEP THE FAITH AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.
SYLVIAHUDSON WILLIAMS
GREENVILLE S.C.29611

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God will continue to make a way in this difficult time.

Rev Wayne & Pam Hinson

To the Austin Family: Dr. Austin has taken a journey we must all take, and each must go alone. All is a part of the Masters Plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends you know and bury your sorrows within the memories of the good times you had with Dr. Austin.

MY DEEPEST SMYPATHY DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND STRENGTHEN YOU ALWAYS.
HEARTIE FERGUSON--ST. MATTHEW U.M.CHURCH, TAYLORS, S.C.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hello Chales and family, just a note to express our condolences during your time of bereavement. Words are hard to come by at times like this , but please know you and your family are deeply in our prayers.

Gene and Debra Martin and Family, York, SC

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chief Austin and Family,

I am very sad to hear of your loss and the loss of one of my favorite 8th grade students. Francine was always a great joy as a student and she was as smart as a whip. I am praying that God will give you and your family the strength and courage to endue during these difficult times. May God Bless each of you.

Roger Leaks, Jr.

My prayers are with you. I am trusting the the Lord will hold you close and you will find peace and comfort in Him. With sympathy and caring, Eleanor Abel Glover (SCSU Class of 1975)

To the Austin family...May God carry and support you through this very difficult time. I will always remember Ava's kind and gentle spirit. Though not here in the physical form, she will always be with you spiritually. Irma Smith-Lowman and family

Dear Charlie and Chucky and Family:

It was a shock to come home today and hear the news about Ava. She was such a wonderful person, wife, mother and I see a grandmother. She will truly be missed. The couple of times we had the pleasure of meeting her were always filled with smiles and laughter.

Please know that our family is thinking of all of you.

God bless!

Capt. Hook, Bonnie, Mike, Michelle, Mason and Bailey

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need. Your classmate of 1969 Wilkinson High

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr. Austin (Charles),
Please know that you will be in my prayers with every passing day. It is my sincere hope that God will hold Ava comfortably in the hollow of his hands.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Ossie Price and Family.

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother may God be with you all at this time.keeping you in our prays. We love you all. Monique and Guyla and family

Dear Charnequa and Caden. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember her sweet smile. Karen Clark (VitalConnections) Columbia, SC

Dr. Austin--
The Family of Community CME Church in Columbia, SC would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will continue to pray that God will help ease the pain you and experiencing right now. Know that He is able to wipe away your tears keep you in perfect peace.

Charnequa & Caden, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief.

To The Austin Family;
Just as the FLAME of a candle burns, so will the LOVE of Dr Austin's, love for you all continue to burn in your HEART'S.
Remember that JESUS is the LIGHT of the WORLD.
Keep FEEDING your Faith and STARVE your DOUBTS!!
With HEARTFELT REGARDS.
Mrs Linda Thompson Palmer & FAMILY

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that God is always with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charnequa & Caden,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Keep the faith, the Lord will provide.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God is our only source
for comfort. Remember to always trust in him.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family, trust God

You are always in my prayers.
Gwen Bright (Columbia, SC)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May you remember to rely on the Lord for strength at this time and the days to come. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May you find comfort in knowing that you all were loved by Mrs. Austin.

Dr. Austin and family. We are praying for you in this time of bereavement. May God hold you all in the comfort of his hands.
In his love
Liz, Mike, Kareem and Tiffany Evans

The loss of a love one is always so painful to bear. My family and I share your grief and pain.

May God bless and strengthen you in your time of need. Please know that your City of Columbia family loves you and hold you near and dear to our hearts.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. My heart goes out to you and your family Pastor Watts. I love you and I am here for you. God Bless you and your family...Cicely J King and Family (St. Mark UMC Taylors SC)

May the Lord continue to richly bless your family and give comfort in your time of bereavement.

Robert Pindar and Family
Columbia, SC

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

To the Ausitn Family, My prayers and sincere condolences are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories, carry them close to your heart, allow them to soften the moments whenever you feel the tears start. Remember to seek comfort daily from God, and he will provide you the peace that you need to continue every day. God Bless each of you. Love Always. Lealather, II, Christine Mayers and Family

A voice is still, a smilling face I won't see anymore. I will miss her expecialy!! in church I have a vision of her standing and waving in the spirt.Perry, Chuckie,Shandre,Nickie I love you all dearly.Keep the focus on the beautiful memories

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Dr. Austin and family;
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May GOD bless you with comfort that only HE can give. Just know that HE will NEVER leave you nor forsake you...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heart is burdened for the Austin Family, May the Lord continue to keep His loving arms around each of you during this deep season of grief.
Yvonne W. Derrick