Elizabeth Fahed Avants

Elizabeth Fahed Avants

Elizabeth Avants Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 17, 2008.
AVANTS, Elizabeth Fahed, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord and her family on October 15, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Owen Avants; three daughters, Elaine and Dana Hughes and Christina Radford; two sons, Eddie and Michael Hughes; two sisters, Marie Davenport and Shirley Coulbourn; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Hughes. A private mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church, Building Fund, 909 Rennie Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
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