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Martha Avant Obituary

AVANT, Martha Martha Burkett Avant, age 92, of Columbia, SC died December 27, 2007, following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held in Boyce Chapel, First Baptist Church, Columbia on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., with family visitation to follow in Ellis Hall. The Reverend Dennis Banks will officiate. Family graveside services will be held later at the Burkett Family Cemetery in Dry Branch, GA. Mrs. Avant was born in Dry Branch, GA on July10, 1915 to the late Homer Alexander and Mamie Roberts Burkett. She was a former resident of Macon, GA, Folly Beach, Charleston, and Orangeburg, SC and retired from the Credit Department of Sears Roebuck in Charleston. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Columbia, and for many years assisted in the church's Home Bound Ministry and the International Missions Ministry. Until her recent illness, she was very active, enjoying her many friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two infant brothers, sisters Mary Owens of Folly Beach and Louise Burkett of Macon and son, William Raymond (Ray) Avant of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Avant is survived by two daughters: Gail Briggman (Sonny) of Lexington, SC and Jayne Geyer (Bill) of South Bend, IN; two sons: Dan Avant (Leslie) of Charleston and Columbia and Roy Avant (Marlie) of Monterey, CA; Ray's widow, Glen Avant of Atlanta; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Before her death, Mrs. Avant asked the family to extend her heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and attendants at Palmetto Heart Hospital, Palmetto Richland Hospital and Palmetto Hospice who cared for her with such kindness and professional attention. She also expressed her love and appreciation for kindnesses provided by the management, staff and fellow residents of Forest Pines Retirement Home in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Martha Avant's memory to the Burkett Cemetery Trust, c/o George Burkett, 1545 Pedro Drive, Mableton, GA 30126. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 28, 2007.

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Angie

August 27, 2008

Roy, my warmest wishes to you and condolences from Germany

Bonnie Hinkel

January 4, 2008

Gail, I just heard of your Mom's passing. My sincere condolences to you, Roy and the rest of the family. I have lost contact with you and would like to hear from you and Sonny. I know you will miss your Mom. I miss Momma so much. Love from Bonnie Barnett Hinkel and Harry

Peggy Jackson

December 30, 2007

Gail, Dan, and Roy,
I remember our good times on Folly. I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It is hard to have them leave us, especially at Christmas time. Mom (Clara Nelson) died last Dec. 18 and Dad (George) this past June 30. But how fortunate to have had them for so long. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy Nelson Jackson

Linda Clark Bennett

December 29, 2007

I read the obituary in the paper and was sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Saw that she was survived by Glen Reed Avant, who I have been trying to locate. Could you get this message to her. Linda Clark Bennett 910-293-7973. Thank you.

Angela Lancaster

December 28, 2007

As a young girl, I remember tagging along with my mom to visit Corny. She was a dear lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She was always ready to give me a warm hug and a money pig card from the local bank filled with coins. Wow...she loved pigs! I would examine her collection each time I would see her. In recent years, I have kept up with her through my mother who was faithful to tell Corny how I was doing as well. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Love, Angela Lancaster (Hagee's Daughter)

Tom Utsey

December 28, 2007

To Jayne Avant Geyer,

Hope you are the Jayne Avant who attended Rivers High School in Charleston, SC. IF so, we have been looking for you to attend our class reunions. Please let us hear from you if you are our classmate.

Either way, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

Best and warmest personal regards,

Tom Utsey
RHS Class of 1967

Willis 'Bobee' Browning

December 28, 2007

Gail,Dan,Roy,Jane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Your Mother,and Grandmothers passing.
I loved Her as I do all of you. I
know we will all see her in Heaven
one day.
Love and Prayers are with you all,
Bobee and Jo

George Burkett

December 28, 2007

The Burkett family will all miss Martha. Her help with the cemetery and family reunions were greatly appreciated. I am glad that I had the opportunity to visit with her on many occasions.

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