Malcolm Avent Obituary
He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Marqual Lawrence, daughters, La'Tanya and Latoya Avent, grandchildren, Quinntavion, Quinterrius, Ah'Mari, Kaiden, Andre, Nevaeh, Harmony and Chandler, siblings, Howard Henderson, Janice (Ramon) Collins, Larry, Beverly Ann (Bill) Avent-Harrison. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Malcolm will lie in state on February 27, 2026 from 1p to 5pm at Hellum Funeral Home (611 S Highland Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37130).
Family Visitation will be held on February 28, 2026 from 11:30a to 12n with service to follow at Webb Grove AME Church (3996 Barfield Crescent Rd Murfreesboro, TN 37128).
Rev. Aaron Treadwell, Eulogist
Interment- Evergreen Cemetery (Murfreesboro, TN)
Please keep the Avent family in your thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, 611 S Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-4323
**The family requests that anyone who wishes to donate food, deliver it to Allen Chapel AME Church (224 S Maney Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37230) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 between 9:00am - 10:00am. No food is to be taken to the family's home. Thank you in advance.
**In honor of Malcolm, the family asks that everyone wears light blue
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Ana Avent
February 19, 2026
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Michael Smith
February 18, 2026
I just heard about Malcolm´s passing. I remember him and the family at Allen Chapel AME Church. My sincere condolences to the family.
Cheryle D Washington
February 17, 2026
Janice, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God blesses you and your family with a peace that surpasses all understanding.
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