Lucille Rosetta Avant transitioned from this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 87. She was surrounded and loved by her husband and son as caregivers, other relatives, and friends. Lucille was born on August 30, 1932 to Otis and Martha Hill in Macon, Georgia. She was the youngest of two children. She later met and married Jack Avant on March 15, 1960. Lucille attended school in Albion, Michigan, and graduated in 1965 from Albion High School.
Lucille accepted Christ at an early age. She was a lifetime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Albion, MI where she served on the Usher Board. Lucille was an active member of the Eastern Star for over 35 years. Throughout her career, she served as a homemaker and housekeeper in Albion, MI, a nurse aide in Marshall, MI, a sales associate at JCPenney in Albion, MI, parent-teacher aide at Harrington Elementary School, and lunch supervisor at Washington Gardener High School in Albion, MI. She loved family gatherings, reading, gardening, traveling, cooking, talking to family and friends, dancing, knitting, and listening to music.
Lucille leaves to cherish her loving memory: Husband of 60 years, Lewis “Jack” Avant of Albion, MI; one son, Richard “Casmo” Johnson Jr. of Albion, MI; one daughter, Bertha (Carey) Dunn of Aubrey, TX; one grandson, Anthony (Shlawnda) Austin of Powder Springs, GA; one granddaughter, Aneesha (Orlander) Jackson of Little Elm, TX; six great-grandchildren, Dalonté Presnall-Austin of Sandusky, OH; Mahogany Austin of Flint, MI; Dalorian Presnall of Flint, MI; Ariana Davis, Caitlan Davis, and Evan Jackson of Little Elm, TX; three sisters-in-law, Etta (Charles) Beasley of Mount Clemens, MI; Janet (Jeff) Dees of Brewton, AL; Louise (Jesse) Johnson of Eastpointe, MI; one brother-in-law, Sanford (Mary) Avant of Brewton, AL; two goddaughters, Marchelle and Marshanti of Albion, MI; one godson Marshad of Albion, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Martha Hill, one brother and sister-in-law Otis (Evelyn) Hill Jr., and two daughters, Gwendolyn Johnson and Niecey Hill.
Lucille’s family would like to thank everyone who has been there in our time of need. Those who sent sympathy cards, provided encouragement, and made phone calls during our time of bereavement may God bless you and keep you. Special thanks to all medical staff who cared for Lucille at Faith Haven, Henry Ford, and Oaklawn Hospital.
A Private Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2020 at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home,
Albion, Michigan 49224
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