She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Vernon Avent, Sr.; sister, Dottie Matthews Clark; and brother, Jimmie Rodgers Matthews.
She leaves behind her son, Daniel Vernon Avent, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Kristen Signe Avent; both, along with the many people she touched during her life, will cherish their memories of Barbara always.
Barbara graduated from East Carolina College and worked for Hanover County Public Schools as a teacher. She loved to garden, decorate her home, and most of all to spend her days walking with the Lord.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 South Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hermitage Richmond Retirement Community Spiritual Fund (https://hermitagerichmond.org/).
