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Iris Avery Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Iris E. Avery, 71, passed away peacefully at home on December 6th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Thomas R. Avery Jr., and survived by her daughter, Kristine Mangus, and grandsons Jordan, Thomas and Avery Mangus. Services will be private.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 16, 2015.

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T Griffin

December 21, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Karen Wertz

December 20, 2015

Iris, Tom and Kristine were our neighbors for many years. Many fond memories of times together at our houses, Busch Gardens, shopping.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and comfort in the times ahead.

Karen and Harold Wertz and family

December 20, 2015

MY DEAREST KRISTINE AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE. I AM SO THANKFUL TO GOD THAT YOU WERE GIVEN TO YOUR MOTHER AND DAD AS A SPECIAL GIFT, SO LOVED BY THEM. I KNOW THAT YOU WERE LOVED. YOUR NANA PRAYED EVERY DAY THAT YOU WERE LOVED AND IN A SAFE PLACE. WE ALL NOW KNOW THAT YOU WERE WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND LOVED. MY THOUGHTS AND AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE CALL ME. GOD BLESS.

MUCH LOVE,
AUNT PAT

Pamela Burris

December 18, 2015

Christine & family,

I worked with Iris and we were friends for many years. We had some great times and lots of laughs, and we kept each other up to date on our families. I am sure you know how much you and your family meant to Tom and Iris. Thank you for posting the photos of your mom and dad. I will miss her, but I agree that she and Tom are together now, and that makes me smile.

Sincerely,
Pam

Heather Roberts

December 17, 2015

Iris, I thank God everyday that you came into Kristine's life. Although I never met you,you will always hold a special place in my heart because of the love you gave my dear sister. For that I will always be greatful. Thank you for showing her what true love and family is all about. You and Thomas did a phenomenal job. Thank you for the bottom of my heart for loving her each and everyday.

Dee & Butch Klapperich

December 16, 2015

Iris was loved and will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family now and in the days ahead. Peace of the Lord!

Kelly

December 16, 2015

Iris was a loveable neighbor. Her passing leaves a hole in the neighborhood and she will be missed.

43 years of marriage. They are reunited once again.

Kristine Mangus

December 16, 2015

She was an incredible mother.

Kristine Mangus

December 16, 2015

43 years of marriage. They are reunited once again.

Kristine Mangus

December 16, 2015

She was a stunning bride!

Kristine Mangus

December 16, 2015

Always gorgeous, inside and out!

Kristine Mangus

December 16, 2015

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