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Jean Avery Obituary
Jean is survived by her Beloved Mother, Ruby McNeely; her husband, Darrell Avery, Sr., two sons, Darrell Avery, Jr. and Jeffrey L. Avery and one grandson, Isaiah, all of Charlotte, NC.
She graduated, with honors, from UNC-Charlotte with a Masters Degree in English and then taught Advanced Literature at West Mecklenburg High School for sixteen years. Jean was an advisor for the Jr.-Sr. Prom, Indianettes, Key Club and was Chairman of the English Department.
She volunteered her time as a group leader for student activies and trips, such as ski club trips, cruises, trips to Europe and Annual trips to Washington. She was elected by her fellow teachers to serve as chairman of the Superintendent's Council that represented all CMS teachers. After leaving the teaching profession she joined her husband and two sons in the family accounting business. Following her retirement she was a member of Piper Glen Country Club and served on the Architectural Review Committee and was also chairman of the Beech Mountain Homeowner's Association.
Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2002 at Calvary Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
She was a true friend to many, a loving wife and mother and a special person to everyone she met. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
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Sandra Avery
November 11, 2023
Jean was a truly remarkable teacher, helping students in any way she could..
Sandra M. Avery
August 14, 2022
I didn't realize at the time until years later, that Jean Avery and I married into the same family. My husband's family was from Lincolnton, and was my English teacher and a live wire for sure! I loved her positive ways...she was my English teacher and a blessing to all. Comfort to all her family, and especially
Darrell and family..
Renee Moore-Mauney
November 23, 2002
I will never forget the wonderful time that I had when the Averys took us to Europe! They were so much fun, and Jean was a blast! She was a great teacher to me at West Meck, and my heart goes out to her family!I pray the Lord will comfort all during this time!
Renee Moore Mauney
Barney Megargee
November 21, 2002
I wish to send my deepest condolences to Darrell and his family. I knew Jean only a short time but learned quickly that she had a huge heart and spirit for the Lord. May God bless all of you and may his promise of everlasting life help you during this difficult time.
Cathy McKeen Goodson
November 21, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the Avery family. Mrs. Avery was a wonderful person! I had a great time with her at West Mecklenburg! She chaperoned our Senior cruise; it was the best!!! She will be missed!
Teresa Edmisten
November 20, 2002
Dear Mr. Avery and Beloved Sons- I will miss Jean and her wonderful spirit! I have never seen a family so devoted as you were to her-it only makes me wish we could have done more for her!We tried with the radiation but in the end it seems God needed her there with him more than we needed her here on Earth.Love and God bless you,Teresa.
Kim Burns Mills
November 18, 2002
Jean Avery was a whirlwind on two legs! She was my Indianette and prom committee advisor. She had a way of making hard work seem like it was fun and hours would just fly by. I can still remember all those times we gathered at her house to make candy apples to sell for Indianettes or decorations for the junior-senior prom. I will miss her and her exuberance for life!
Peggy Horn
November 18, 2002
Jean's students said that she could read aloud the telephone book and make it interesting. We all loved her at West Meck High. My deepest sympathy goes to the family.
Roxie Walker Mccorkle
November 17, 2002
May God's peace be your strength. We know that God's word says to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. I am thankful to have been taught by Mrs. avery at West Mecklenburg.
Greg Black
November 17, 2002
To the Avery family I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.I will always remember Mrs. Avery for her work with young people and impressions she left on me.
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