Cynthia Reed Avent

Cynthia was born February 8, 1935, in Clearfield, PA, daughter of Frank Maynard and Alice French Reed.

After graduating high school, she moved to Greensboro, NC to complete her Bachelor’s in Education at UNC-G in 1956. Over the next 25 years, she dedicated her life to teaching.

Cynthia enjoyed an early retirement, traveling the world and spending time on the water with her husband, Robert Avent, of 45 years. Her favorite and most rewarding role in her life was being Nana. Her relationship with her granddaughter, Chelsea, was precious and her five great-grandchildren brought joy into her home with love and laughter that lasted all her days.

Cynthia was a life-long historian and fondly known as the family genealogist. Her strong love of country, history and patriotism led her to join the Stamp Defiance Chapter of DAR and Colonial Dames, taking leadership roles, alongside her best friend Mrs. Marilyn Williams.

Cynthia was an active member of Little Chapel on the Boardwalk.

Cynthia was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Robert Avent, sister, Virginia Reed Tomasi, brother, Ransom Crosby Reed. She leaves a legacy of love and is survived by her brother, James Alexander Reed, daughters, Nancy Elizabeth Wrenn and Cynthia Heather Wrenn, husband, Tom Bailey, and granddaughter Chelsea Nichole Long, husband Vincent Long and great-grandchildren, Everley Elizabeth, Vale Caroline, Adair French Alexander, Cora Collins Letson and Ford Roland Reed Long.

Cynthia will be remembered as a devoted educator, a passionate storyteller and a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Her grace and wisdom will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, Wrightsville Beach NC.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coblegreenlawn.com