Avis Jeannette Moore Owens

Ms. Avis Jeannette Moore Owens Ms. Avis Jeannette Moore Owens, aka Poochie, was born March 22, 1958 in Danbury. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother and friend was called to eternal life Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Ms. Avis Owens was the daughter of the late Ike Moore Sr. and Yvonne Moore Redfearn and Step daughter of James Redfearn. Avis attended Danbury Schools and was employed by Davis Geck and Risdon for many years. She married Ernest Owens June 19,1988 from her marriage Avis had seven children, Quinnesha Owens, Christopher Owens, Travis Owens, Jermaine Owens, Shanteze Owens, Octavia Owens, Damien Owens; two step-children, Erica and Ernest Jr. Avis was preceded in death by her father, Ike Moore; maternal grandfather, Luther McKinnon; and paternal grandparents, Willie Mae and Ike Moore. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Owens; and her mother, Yvonne Moore Redfearn; four daughters and five sons; three grandchildren, Glen and Anthony Owens and Trevohn Owens. Five very loved godchildren, Aniyah Dickens, Baby Christopher West, Jakia McCullers, Lacrecia Joy Trent and Veleka Anderson. Six sisters, Sandra and Dave Craig of Danbury, Florajean and John Jason Franchville of Danbiry, Alice and Edmond Brown of Flordia, Marlene and Orlando Callands of Danbury, Marlowe and Glen Porter of Danbury, Denise Moore of New Have. Three brothers, Kevin and Aria Moore of Danbury, and Anthony Moore of Danbury, Ike Moore of Bridgeport. Two very special neices, Shalonda Moore of Danbury, and Dameisha Moore of Danbury. And a beloved life long friend, Barbara Farmer; and host of aunts, uncles, neices, nephews and friends. Close to her heart were her in-laws, Gregory and Lillian Johnson of Fayetteville, N.C., Joe Jr. and Vita Johnson of Fayetteville, N.C., Geneva Basnight of Fayetteville N.C., James Johnson of Decatur, Ala., Catherine and Wayne Jones of Atlanta, Ga.; Terry and Tonya Johnson of Fayetteville N.C. Services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, 10 Dr. Aaron Samuels Blvd, Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10 am.. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. service immediately following. Services provided by Petteway Funeral Services Waterbury .