In 1963 she and her family moved to California, where she received her education from the LAUSD.
She would later work for the LAUSD for a number of years as a teacher’s assistant. As years would go by she chose to work as a In home care taker.
She was blessed with two children Brandet White and Harry Robinson.
Avis loved to cook for many people, it didn’t matter who you were. If she had it, you had it too no matter what time of day it was you could expect a nice hot meal.
She leaves behind two brothers; Donald and Johnnie Smith, two children; Brandet White, husband Dramon White, Harry Robinson, a niece Lakisha Smith; nephews, Donald Jr., Daniel, Karl, Johnaton, and Joush Smith.
She also leaves her grandchildren Dramon, Jermaya and Breana White, Donovan, Mariah and Mealiana Robinson, a host of great nieces and nephews and many great friends & family.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel McNerney's Mortuary, FD #858, Wilmington, CA.