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Avis Teresa Coward

1929 - 2015

Avis Teresa Coward obituary, 1929-2015, Orange Park, FL

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

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Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Avis Coward Obituary

COWARD Avis Teresa Coward passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 in Jacksonville Beach, FL. She was born in Trinidad, West Indies. Avis was very active in her church, Church of Christ and also enjoyed shopping and gardening. Avis is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Henry Coward and one son Henry Herbert Coward. She is survived by 2 daughters Rosemary and her husband Lee Crane, Patricia Myers, 4 grandchildren Joshua and his wife Kim, Christopher, Alexandra, Jacqueline and 4 great-grandchildren Chase, Joshua Jr., Jack and Griffin. A visitation for friends will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 1-2pm at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral services will be at 2pm after the visitation with interment at Riverside Memorial Park.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 20, 2015.

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mary margaret McDaniel

February 25, 2017

better late than never.I am Mary Margaret Leib McDaniel., and we were friends in Lakehurst , NJ. and later in Jacksonville, and it was a wonderful friendship.I loved knowing her, and staying with her when we came up from Puerto Rico, with the Hurricane Hunters. I am sorry for the families loss, and send sincere sympathy.

Pat Brown

December 23, 2015

Deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Avis for many years at the telephone company. In my prayers.

Jane & Rudy York

December 22, 2015

Dear Rose and Family,

Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. God bless you all.

Your Friend,
Jane and Rudy York

Herb and Cece Colson

December 21, 2015

Sorry we did not know you, Avis but we do know your daughter Rose and Granddaughters Jack and Alex and knowing them we know that you had to be one of the nicest people because they all are. We wish you peace and pray that God will help your family with their loss. In sorrow,

She enjoyed getting out and having fun! She was good to me & my family, a Godlywoman, I'll miss her!

Ellen Haynes

December 20, 2015

Michael "Big Mick" Davis

December 20, 2015

"Oh, gee, oh, gee." Avis was an unforgettable character. She was much loved by everyone, including me.

Mayree Gipson

December 20, 2015

Will miss you. I will always remember your smile and laugh. You were a great friend.

Mayree Gipson

December 20, 2015

We will miss you Avis. You were a dear friend. Will miss you smile. Love you Avis.

Mayree & Ron Gipson
Orange Park, FL

Patti Light

December 19, 2015

Loved you dearly sweet Avis. You will always be in my heart.

Lee Crane

December 18, 2015

The laugh the accent all priceless you will be missed the conversations thanks for the memories

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