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Grace Scyocurka-Avery Obituary
Grace E. Scyocurka-Avery, age 79, of Inverness, FL, passed away January 23, 2025, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Grace was born on November 26, 1945, in Vernon, CT to Leonard and Grace (Fowler) Woodard. She moved to Citrus County 30 years ago from CT. She was self-employed in the Retail Business.
In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lewie and her brother, Lenny Woodard and her sister, Edith Lopolito.
Survived by her husband, Mark Avery; four children, Cheryl Parks, Elizabeth Frostman and her husband Dean, Deanne Lewie, Daniel Avery and his fiancée Ashley Mercado; one brother, Bobby Woodard; four grandchildren, Chris Saunders, Kyle Saunders, Codie Saunders and Payton Saunders; two great-grandchildren, Zane Saunders and Xander Saunders; numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.
Private cremation will take place under the direction of Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in Lecanto, FL. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on March 15th at the Brown Funeral Home in Lecanto, FL, with Pastor Lloyd Bertine, from Gulf to Lake Church in Crystal River, officiating.
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Janie M Kinney-Oakeson
March 15, 2025
Mark, so sorry I won't be there today. Have been very sick.
Jeff & Pam Webb
March 7, 2025
We're so sorry hear of Grace's passing. We always enjoyed shopping at Gracie's Goodies and having lots of laughs with Grace.
Idona Davis and Jim Eckard
March 1, 2025
Mark and family, We are so very sad to hear of Gracie's passing. Lifting you all up in our thoughts and prayers during this time of need. She was very special. May God wrap his loving arms of comfort around you during this greaving process.
Carolyn Woodard
March 1, 2025
Sad to hear of my sister-in-law's passing and my deepest condolences to her family. I have many fond memories of times spent with Grace. Her cheerful, bubbly personality always prevailed, and she will be deeply missed.
Steve Otten
March 1, 2025
Grace I will miss your smile and wit and caring nature.
You always made me feel welcome no matter how you were feeling. Rest easy old friend you were loved and respected by all that knew you. Your spirit will always shine bright in all my memories love you Gracie ...
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