Christie Avant

My heart goes out to Christie's family. Especially her husband, Shannon, and her daughter, Madison. She will always watch over the two of you. I know she will watch Madison grow up and be so proud of everything she achieves. She would want both of you to live full happy lives, but be glad to know that someday all of you will be reunited in heaven.

I have already put one entry in this book, but now it is starting to sink in. I have know Christie since I moved to M.B. 4 years ago. She was my first friend here and I will never forget her. My heart goes out to her family, but mostly Madison. I've known Madison since she was born and watched her grow up. Thankfully I will be able to share great memories of her mother with her so she will know how great she was and how much she loved her. Madison does have 1 angel watching her. I know she will always be looking out for Madison and Shannon. She loved both of you with all her heart.

It is still very hard to believe that I won't see Christie's smile for a long time, but I know that there is life after death and I will see her again one day. Ashley, Mrs. Gail, Heather -I know it seems like this pain won't go away, but time is what heals pain and it takes time to get used to living again, but our lives will go on. I love you all! and will continue to pray for you. Ashley you are my best friend and I love you very much please remember that!

Christy and I were friends in high school. I have not seen her in about 5 years. She was always a delight to be around. She brought joy to everyone she came in contact with. I will never forget the good times we had together; Spring break, school dances, footbal games, what ever was going on. Christy was always there with a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends in this time of sorrow. I know Christy is greatful to have had you in her life. I send extra prayers to Madison. Please keep Christy's memory alive for her.

My deepest sympothy,

Melissa Sowell Heiden

I went to the Grave yard today to say good bye to Christie. I also stopped and spoke to Russell. Everyone should have piece of mind that those two are together in Heaven. They were inseperable on earth and now they will be in heaven. Madison has 2 angels watching her. Russell loved Christie with all his heart and I know he will help her look after Madison.

christie has been my best friend for 25 years...i held her hand when she delievered madison..this has been such a unbelievable week for all of us, but we keep telling ourselves that christie wouldn't want us to mourn her loss too long..i know she would want us to remember the good times and from reading all of the entries, she had so very many good times with all of her friends at the beach..thank you for taking care of her and loving her while she was away from us...i know i personally feel grateful for all of you who loved her...just continue to pray for her family and always remember her wonderful disposition...she was my best friend for life and i know i'll see her again...i also wanted to thank the family for letting me be such a large part of the preparations, flowers, eulogy, etc..once again, i'm sure she loved all of you as much as you loved her. Heather Powell Brown, effingham, sc

I have known Christie for the past four years and I know that I will never meet a more loving and compassionate person. Christie was an absolute joy to work with. She always had a way of making you smile, even on the toughest of days. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, Christie loved you all so dearly. I hope you let little Madison know that she now has her own personal ANGEL that we all got to share for her short time here with us. I will miss her greatly, especially when I see a good movie hear one of her many "favorite songs" on the radio or see a "good looking man!" (as Christie would say). I have lost someone who was like a sister to me and someone who will thank everyday for bringing a touch of joy and alot of laughter to my life.

I knew Christie from high school but unfortunately have not seen or talked to her in years. I just heard this sad news and wanted to send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Ironically I was just looking through old pictures this week and came across some of she and I. Funny how that happens. It was probably her saying "remember me", and I will.

Ashley, Gail & Sidney.... My deepest sympathy. Always remember you have friends who care.

God Bless You!

I havent seen Christie in many years but I would like to let Madison know that my heart goes out to her and she will always be in my prayers.

I think I will always remember Christie's smile, her beautiful blue eyes and her cheerful giving heart. She was a very special person. I'll always remember the special times we had at day-care. My thoughts and prayers go the her family especially to her mother Gail.

I worked with Christie for many years in Respiratory Therapy,until my recent move to Florida. I am so saddened by her death. She was a professional and compassionate co-worker, and I will always remember her sunny smile, positive attitude and fantastic sense of humor. My solom condolenses go out to Christie's family, and hope her daughter will always be reminded of her very 'special' mother.

I am Christie's Mom's first cousin. I was so sorry to hear about this and I remember Christie as always being friendly and with a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially her Mom and sister. Wish I could be there with you. I love you all.

I have known and worked with Christy during her tenure at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was a joy to work with. All of us at GSRMC will deeply miss her. My deepest condolences go out to Shannon and Madison, her parents, and all her family and friends. Her death was a shock to us all. She will be missed. God bless, Christy and rest in peace.

I never seen Christie when she wasn't smiling. Her upbeat personality will be missed by her coworkers at Grand Strand! May her daughter always know what a nice person her mom was. My prayers are with her family.

I worked with Christie for the last 4 years at Grand Strand. She had the most outgoing personality and could always bring a smile to your face. She will be greatly missed by the staff and patients. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christie was great to work with. She always smiled and had something nice or funny to say. She will be missed by all of the staff who knew her at GSRMC.

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.



JOE & BETTY

I HAVE WORKED WITH CHRISTIE FOR LAST 3YEARS AND HAVE ENJOYED EVERY LAST MOMENT. SHE WAS BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. I AM DEEPLY SADDENED AND WILL MISS HER. HER AND HER FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

GOD BLESS

SHERRY LANDES RN

2 EAST

Christie was a great friend and mother. She will be missed everyday.

My heart and regards go out to and your family in this time of great sadness. I wish you all the best.

I am the Mother of Melissa Sowell Heiden. Christie spent many hours at our home in Florence. She was a true delight. My thoughts are with all of her loved ones.