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Michelle Avent Obituary
Oct. 31, 1956 – Feb. 11, 2012
RALEIGH
Michelle Morgan Avent of Raleigh, 55, passed away after a four year battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. A Raleigh native, Michelle was a graduate of Broughton High School, and later NC State University. Michelle's career included Mission Valley Theatres, NCSU, The Instrument Society of America, and finally Plant Delights Nursery, which she and her husband Tony founded in 1988.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.
Michelle is survived by her husband of 34 years, Tony; four brothers, W. Chris Morgan and wife Kay of Raleigh, J.P. (Jay) Morgan of Garner, twin brother Mike E. Morgan of Missouri and Roger N. Morgan of Elizabeth City, NC, nieces Amanda English and husband Matthew of Wallace, NC, Laura Morgan of Garner, Carly and Kelly Morgan of Scottsdale, AZ, Hilary Morgan of Elizabeth City, NC, nephews, Daniel Morgan and wife Tina and daughter Mary Beth of Willow Spring, and Gregory and wife Angela of Wichita Falls, TX, and Kyle Morgan of Scottsdale, AZ, cousin Karen Clevenger of Holly Springs, and four cats, Ruby, Pearl, Zirconia and Henry all of the home. Our thanks to Dr. Mark Graham and the wonderful staff of Waverly Hematology/Oncology for their great work.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The V- Foundation for Cancer Research, The Susan B. Komen Foundation, Hospice of Wake County or the J.C Raulston Arboretum.
Condolences to bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Avent
Charles Gilliam
March 5, 2012
A wonderful person and family.
February 14, 2012
Tony-We are all saddened by the loss of Michele. She will be truly missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Doug Chapman and everyone at Plantworks Nursery
Bob Avent
February 14, 2012
Tony,
Know that the prayers and thoughts of all the Avents are with you during this time of sorrow.
February 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dewey, Jo Ann and family
Jack Pittman
February 14, 2012
Tony, so very sorry for your loss, but also glad to know Michelle is walking in a peaceful garden today. Thoughts and prayers are with you, cousin.
Anne Alford
February 13, 2012
Tony, take comfort in precious memories. You have the warm thoughts of many to help you through difficult times. Remembering the spirit and joy of someone so loved by all. With deepest sympathy.
Billy and Bonnie Gerringer
February 13, 2012
Tony, Billy and I are so very sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. She was always so friendly and helpful, and we know she will be greatly missed! You and your family are in our prayers!
Paul & Connie Pawlowski
February 13, 2012
Tony,
Paul and I were saddended to hear of Michele's passing. We had just learned that she was ill, so this was so unexpected. My dealings with Michele were the chats we would have when Paul came and spent hours in your garden. She always took the time to talk with me. She was so sweet, and loved to speak of her family. I know she was your strength. She is now with her beloved mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
JoAnne Urbanski
February 13, 2012
Chris, Kay and Family,
So sorry to hear about your sister. Just think she is at peace and no more pain. Prayers are with you. The Urbanski Family
Janet Joyner
February 13, 2012
with Michelle's famiy and with Tony.
Pam Beck
February 13, 2012
My heart and prayers are with Michelle's family. She was a remarkable woman full of joy and laughter, and the light of Tony's life.
Claressa Jolly
February 13, 2012
I ever met Michele, but I have her so much about her from her cousin Karen. I to has lost a love one to cancer.
"Jesus hear the whispers of the heart. He is acquainted with loneliness & sorrow. His love unites what is broken apart. His grace always gives us tomorrow".
My sincere condolences to the family.
Claressa Jolly
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Don & Bootsie Pettigrew
February 13, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. We had many great times together with Michelle and Tony while at NCSU and afterwards. We will always remember her sense of humor and kind heart. So sad...please know the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Nance Boulden
February 13, 2012
I am so sorry to learn of Michelle's passing. She has been a friend since elementary school. May God's Grace and Strength surround all who love her and may you find peace in knowing Michelle now is free from her pain and knows her peace.
Blessed Be,
February 13, 2012
So Sad she has left us, we will all miss her.
May Winborne-Rice
Carter Rice
February 13, 2012
We will always remember her gentle grace and firm hand. Our sincere condolences.
Ozzie Johnson and Lisa Bartlett
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