Tommie Avery, age 78, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 29, 2011. She was born on August 25, 1933 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late Otis and Aida Vaughn. Tommie embraced being a "Mom" and also had a knack for arranging flowers. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Avery of 58 years; sons, Michael (Becky) Avery and Jeff (Nina) Avery; daughter, Deborah Avery; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2012 at Woodlawn Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Woodlawn Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL. 34734. 407-293-1361. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.