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Ava Haines Obituary
April 10, 1950 - August 20, 2017
Raleigh
Ava Haines passed away Sunday August 20 after a short but intense bout with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 10, 1950 in Sampson County, N.C. to Napoleon Almon Reynolds and Bevie Daughtry Reynolds. Ava is survived by her husband, Hudson Hamilton Haines, Jr. and children Hudson Hamilton Haines III and Ava Christine Haines as well as grandchildren Violet Glass and Thomas Glass. Also surviving are her sister Linda Wilson of Apex and brother Robert Reynolds of Florence, S.C. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Parker and nieces Kimberly Lorren and Shannon Dodd.
Ava graduated from Clinton High School and then earned a degree in pharmacy from the University of North Carolina. While working in the field of pharmacy, she earned an MBA from Duke University. After raising her family she earned a third college degree, this time in clinical research. Despite all of this training, Ava's first love was art and design. She spent some time as a docent at the art museum and on occasion hosted private art shows. She really loved helping people design beautiful rooms for their homes. She often travelled to places with outstanding art museums and to follow outstanding musical acts. Her favorites were U2 and Muse. She was able to travel to Charlotte to see Muse in concert before her health began to fail.
Ava just enjoyed travel in general. She and her husband were able to make many trips to Europe and Hawaii during their 38 year marriage. They also loved to take cruises such as their river cruise down the Danube with a special group of friends from Raleigh. They also had another special group of friends that traveled with them on most of the Hawaii and Europe trips. Ava also loved spending time at Indian Beach, N.C. in a house she helped design. This was where she could relax and enjoy her grandchildren. Her other great interests were playing tennis with her friends at Carolina Country Club and playing bridge. She made many dear friends in both these pursuits as well as in the book clubs she attended. Ava possessed a vivacious personality and was loved by many.
The family will receive visitors at Brown Wynn Funeral Home, 300 St Mary's St, Raleigh from 6-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 23. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 24 at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ava's name to "The Growing in Love Fund" at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road in Raleigh. Condolences may be made at BrownWynne.com
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Jean Whitfield
November 1, 2018
i just learned yesterday that Ava had passed away. I am stunned and hold her and her family in my heart. She was a sweet, highly intelligent, kind and gentle woman who will be forever missed.
September 22, 2017
What a sweet girl Ava was on earth, and is even more so in Heaven. She woke up in Glory and her good deeds will follow her. Love, Henni Corbin
September 1, 2017
Hank,
I just saw the obit on Ava...I just can't believe it. All of our memories came flashing thru my mind and then the heartbreak for you and the children rushed in. I am at a total loss for words. I hold dear all the memories of the times she, you, Greg and I shared and those memories will be with me forever. Please know that my heart aches for you. Take care my dear friend.
B.J. Stanfield
Phyllis Sutton O'Keef
August 24, 2017
Sweet memories of Ava from elementary school through high school. Always cheerful, authentic and gracious. I'll always remember her smile!
Viewing the picture gallery shows God blessed her life richly! May He sustain you all with great peace and love.
L L
August 23, 2017
I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of distress. May you draw strength and hope from the Inspired Word at 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Bobbie Caison Gore
August 23, 2017
"Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality." ~Emily Dickinson. Hank and family, I hope you can find solace and peace in all the wonderful memories Ava left behind. She was a great friend to many.
Lynda Lankford
August 22, 2017
Hank, I am so sorry. Ava was a lovely person. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family.
Kathy Mattocks Mitchell
August 22, 2017
RIP sweet angel
Kathy Mattocks Mitchell
August 22, 2017
I attended most of our school years with Ava. She was a kind person with never a bad word to say about anyone. Very special and loved by everyone. To Hank, family and friends, I pray for peace and comfort in the days ahead. God bless you.
Ed Malpass
August 22, 2017
Ava and I were best friends since school in the third grade,always good to see her although not very often.She was always happy and was glad to see you.Life goes by way too quickly and this is a sad reminder.Sail on Ava
Gail Bunn Lankford
August 22, 2017
I knew Ava in high school and had seen her occasionally since. Always an intelligent, friendly and lovely person throughout the years. Sure she will be missed by many. My sympathy to her family.
Jan Vaughn
August 22, 2017
We loved Ava so much. Any room was always brighter with her laughter and style within. So many wonderful memories. Love to you all.
August 22, 2017
Hank and Family,
Our prayers are with you. Ava will be missed.
In Sympathy,
Bobby and Carole Robinson
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