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Christine Aven Obituary

Christine Rhodes Aven, 102, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on April 12, 2025.She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen W. Aven and she leaves behind three sons, Ronald of Memphis (Marva), Donald W. of Kingsport, TN (Cecile), and Michael of Bartlett, TN (Holly); two grandchildren, Allen M. of Knoxville, TN (Cory) and Forrest C. (Jessica) of Carol Stream, IL; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Adeline, and Barrett. Christine was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Lions Club Auxiliary and volunteered for the Memphis Public Library. She also volunteered countless hours at Germantown Methodist Hospital. The family requests memorials be sent to Independent Presbyterian Church or to Palmer Children's Home.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Apr. 14, 2025.

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