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Ms. Swannie Mae Avery, age 85 of Smithfield, NC transitioned peacefully on Wednesday August 8, 2018 while a resident at SECU Hospice House Smithfield.


Ms. Swannie was the daughter of Offie Williams and Etta Sanders Avery born May 17, 1933 in Smithfield, NC . She was predeceased by her parents, and seven siblings; Nora Murrell, Mary Graham, Chester Sanders, Jessie Sanders, Allen Sanders, Charlie Avery, Alberta Avery Blackmon, and Dewey Avery. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter; Rosa Avery Edwards(Ralph), two brothers; Offie Avery(Betty), Hubert Avery(Patricia), three grandchildren; Brandon Edwards, Latisha Edwards Richardson, Ralph Lee Edwards II (Candis), four great-grandchildren; Kwamane Woodard, Destany Edwards, Anaya Richardson, Aynsley Edwards, one great-great granddaughter Aaliyah Atkinson, other relatives and friends.

Services for Ms. Swannie Mae Avery are scheduled for Monday August 13, 2018 at Mitchener Memorial Missionary Baptist Church 911 Blount St Smithfield. Viewing/visitation starts at 12 noon followed by Funeral services at 1:00pm. There will be public walk thru viewing Sunday August 12th from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at the Walter Sanders Chapel.

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*Family or Deceased Name: Ms. Swannie Avery
*Email: suberjewell@gmail.com
* Your Name: Jewell
*Date: 08/13/2018
*Message: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Avery Family. I'm sorry i couldn't attend the service. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

*Family or Deceased Name: Mrs Avery
*Email: bjrevell2451@gmail.com
* Your Name: Bettie Revell
*Date: 08/13/2018
*Message: Sorry for the Lost of your mother, you have my deepest sympathy, my prayers are with you and your family, Be Blessed 😘 The Revell Family (Bettie)

*Family or Deceased Name: Swamnnie Avery
*Email: emwatson52@yahoo.com
* Your Name: Emmett Watson
*Date: 08/12/2018
*Message: Sorry for your loss.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: marysimmsjones@gmail.com
* Your Name: Mary Jones
*Date: 08/12/2018
*Message: My condolences to the family. Love and prayers to you all.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: lindawhit1963@gmail.com
* Your Name: Minister Linda Whitley
*Date: 08/12/2018
*Message: When the Lord call our loved ones home,he leaves a gift of memories in exchange,Hold on to memories.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Avery
*Email: sonya_covington@hotmail.com
* Your Name: Sonya Edwards Covington
*Date: 08/12/2018
*Message: Aunt Swannie May we will miss you! I'm thankful you are a part of my heritage. A strong woman and hard worker. Tell Alberta hello and we miss her too! Love Sonya

Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: ZXC1RWR@AOL.COM
* Your Name: Rochelle Watson Reed
*Date: 08/11/2018
*Message: We only met you a few times but your honor lives on thru your wonderful daughter & granddaughter. RIP/Love

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: eedwards@bcps.k12.md.us
* Your Name: Ernestine Edwards
*Date: 08/11/2018
*Message: Rosa, Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember your mom.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: eedwards@bcps.k12.md.us
* Your Name: Ernestine Edwards
*Date: 08/11/2018
*Message: Rosa, Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember your mom.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie M. Avery
*Email: pinelevelgirl@yahoo.com
* Your Name: Alice and David Fowler
*Date: 08/11/2018
*Message: To Rosa & Ralph and the Edwards /Avery Families. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear sweet mother. No family is ever the same when we lose the mother, the anchor. By the grace of God I know Mrs. Swannie left you all with many heartfelt memories to cherish in your hearts. In the coming days while some may be bleaker than others, draw your strength from those good times. The times when there were smiles, laughter, and sharing in the joy of the Lord. May God's peace rest in your hearts and spirits. With all our love and prayers, Cousin Alice and David Fowler, Raleigh, N.C.

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: julianahomes87@yahoo.com
* Your Name: Judy Holmes
*Date: 08/10/2018
*Message: I love you..Robert Holmes and Nancy Holmes welcomes their family and best friend..i will always love and cherish you. Judy

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: kmw124@gmail.com
* Your Name: k michelle watson
*Date: 08/10/2018
*Message: To the Avery Family,

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Avery
*Email: wandabryant710@yahoo.com
* Your Name: Wanda and Bernard Bryant
*Date: 08/09/2018
*Message: To Rosa and family. Bernard and I offer our deepest sympathy. May you find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie Mae Avery
*Email: lsmith747@hotmail.com
* Your Name: Addison and Lois Smith
*Date: 08/09/2018
*Message: Sorry for your loss

*Family or Deceased Name: Swannie in Mae Avery
*Email: elizabethlassiter1982@gmail.com
* Your Name: Elizabeth
*Date: 08/09/2018
*Message: To lose a loved one is heartbreaking the pain may at times feel overwhelming. Do not be so overwhelmed you are just lost in sorrow . The bible tell us in Revelation the 21:4,5 that Jehovah God is going to do away with death ,sorrow and pain . Then he adds that these words so are faithful and true. And I hope these words gives you some comfort at this sorrow filled time because the psalmist says at Psalmist 46:1 that Jehovah is your refuge ,strenght and a help in times of distress. May these words provide you the comfort you need at this time.

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