Lennie Belle Avis
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Lennie Belle Avis, 89, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away November 8, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on November 14, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. Burial will follow the service at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Lennie Belle Avis was born on August 26, 1930 in Parkville, Missouri to Allen W. and Rosella C. Frazier. She was the oldest daughter who was given the nickname of “Diddle” by her younger brothers and sisters.
Lennie was educated in Parkville, Missouri, attending the Banneker School for elementary studies and Western Baptist Seminary for high school. She was baptized and accepted Christ in her life at an early age.
She married Eugene Avis, Sr. in 1959, and worked in various capacities during her younger years, but was primarily a homemaker. Those who knew Lennie were amazed by her impeccable memory and wisdom. She was a kind-hearted woman, full of knowledge, who loved her family. Lennie took pride in being a great mother, spending a lot of time with her 10 children, 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, loving each of them unconditionally. She taught them about God and life in general, offering her favorite saying, “Do your best, and God will do the rest.”
Lennie’s health began to fail and she became a longtime resident at John Knox Village Home, until her final days. The book of life was closed for Lennie on November 8, 2019.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Eugene Avis Sr.; parents, Allen and Rosella Frazier; children, James Richard Smith, David Smith, Baron Avis and Lacana Sue Avis; brothers, Vern Frazier, Bernard Frazier, Allen Frazier Jr., Edward Frazier, Oril Frazier, Levoyd Frazier and George L. Frazier; sisters, Alleen Hoskins and Roselee Pearl; and granddaughter Michelle Smith.
Lennie leaves to cherish her memory: sister, Willa Mae Givens; daughters, Darlene Sandy, Lacretia Stewart, Nicolle Stokes (Steven) and Christina Avis; sons, Craig Smith and Eugene Avis Jr. (Cherlene); grandchildren: Marc Young, Steven Young, Sylvanus Sandy, Taija Avis, Tremaine Stewart, Corissa Ransburg (Sean), Keshia Keaton, Christopher Keaton, Kyiece Avis, Sherika Smith, David Smith Jr., Kanita Avis, Nikia Johnson, Jordan Edwards (Karly), Jeron Tuchker (Katie) and Kayla Stokes; great-grandchildren: Andrew Young, Austin Young, Parker Young, Milan Young, Jeremiah Sandy, Sean Ransburg Jr. Sidora Ransburg, Tyler Silas Jr., Aniya Keaton, Christopher Keaton Jr., DeJon Henry, Taylor Causey, Alonna Rowell, Kyree Avis, Ayva Edwards and Ty Tucker. She also leaves a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
The impact that she had on family and friends will last for a lifetime. She was deeply loved and will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy an Prayers go out to you an your family.
From the members of St. John’s Chrisrian Church, Holden Mo.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Family. Our hearts are saddened in this moment grief but at the same time filled with joy knowing with expediency she is resting in the arms of Jesus Christ.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
Our prayer is that you will lean on Jesus as He will comfort and strengthen you in this moment of sorrow.
Prayerfully yours
Pastor Daniel P Frazier
and members
I give my condolences to the family. R.I.P my prayers are with you.
Sorry for y’all’s lost she will truly be missed I loved her so much love y’all and take care
I wish that I could be there in participation with cousin Lennie Belle’s homegoing. However I would like to say that if it was not for cousin Lennie Belle I would not know anything about powdered milk, bleach bath’s and pork n beans with hotdogs. I still utilize 2 of 3 right now today. No one ever got sick behind the powder milk and bleach bath’s help to keep you from getting bit by bugs!
In all essence I love this woman because she kept it together. I never understood how she had 10 children plus all of us and spake so softly but I got 4 and scream to the top of my lungs! She would graciously tell us “Now go lay down it’s time to take a nap.” I found every excuse to try and go with Christy but most of the time she’d be gone.
I remember waking up from my nap early and seen you sitting in the kitchen window looking up in the sky and you said you was watching the birds…now you have your wings to fly higher than the sky!
I love you cousin rest peacefully! The memories you left not only myself with but the wisdom as well is priceless soar on! Don’t forget to travel to Texas I know you can now!
A woman of extreme strength, courage and love, who was beautiful, soft and now peaceful and free as a dove.
Someone on who our admiration was built around, for her womanhood, wife, friend and grandmother since she was brought into this ground.
My Darling Grandma, we will forever hold in our hearts in which we have truly learned the most from, your strength as a wonderful mother to our mothers and fathers, and which we hope to gain in raising your great grandsons and great granddaughters.
My darling grandma, we will always respect all you went through in your hardships and distinguished ways, your ability to hold yourself with such dignity and pride in all your days.
Your beauty shines in us all who were lucky to be part of your devoted family.
We will carry you in our eyes, minds, and hearts. My Darling Grandma, you are taking a little part of us with you and
May you look down on us with pride on what you brought
into this world with your guidance in which you are now
truly our angel of grace.
My Darling Grandma, as you enter your new heavenly home,
may you rest in peace for which you truly deserve,
For you will be truly missed and remembered for your love and honor in which we will preserve.
We love you always and forever and may God be with you. ?
Gonna really miss my grandma . Love You Granmaw Lennie Bell . Hope To See Again Real Soon
My memories of my loveable cousin was that , she was soft spoken , but when she spoke wisdom came from her . She had a great memory . I hope that if I reach the age of 89yrs., my mind could be that sharp . More than anything I was grateful to kiss and hold her for my last time and share some past memories she spoke concerning my mother Esther and my siblings .Praying 4U family , love you much and God bless you .
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. May you rest in Heaven aunt Diddle with your sister. Your soul is happy.