Beulah D. Avant, 93, of Alexandria died Oct. 2. She was the widow of Clay Avant. They were married June 12, 1940.
She was preceded in death by four siblings Taft Davis, Paul Davis, Chester Davis and Zula Davis Coley.
Survivers include her daughter Jane A. Fly of Nashville; grandchildren Christopher (Mary) Fly of Augusta, Ga., Susan Fly of Dallas, Texas, and Jonathan Fly of Nashville; great-grandchildren Reid, Avery and Max Fly of Augusta, Ga.
Mrs. Avant graduated from DeKalb County High School and received an Associates Degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College. She was a teacher before working for many years at The Alexandria Bank and Trust followed by Watertown Bank. Mrs. Avant was a charter member of OES, Chapter 417. She was a member of Alexandria United Methodist Church and Smithville United Methodist Church. She was also active in many community organizations in Alexandria.
Memorial services were held on Oct. 6,  at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
Oct. 10, 2012