Avanell (Allen) Squires, 99, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born September 23, 1920 at Guy, Arkansas, to the late Herbert and Mary (Banister) Allen. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Rayburn and Nelson Allen; one infant son; and 2 infant grandsons.
She is survived by two sisters; Marcell Fielder of Guy, Arkansas and Myradell Griffith of Conway, Arkansas and a brother; Bently Allen of Paris, Arkansas, one daughter, Linda Dauzat (Mike) of Hensley; 2 sons, Glenn Squires (Angie) of Lonsdale; and Carroll Squires (Michele) of Scranton, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-great granddaughter. She was a faithful follower of the Lord, and was a faithful member of Baseline Missionary Baptist Church for over 65 years.
Funeral service for Avanell will be 12:00pm, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Olive Hill Baptist Church, with Bro. Isaac Woodard officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Olive Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Missionary Baptist Seminary, 5224 Stagecoach Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.