Search by Name

Search by Name

Shirley Mae Ballard Avants

1936 - 2019

Shirley Mae Ballard Avants obituary, 1936-2019, Holden, LA

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Seale Funeral Service, Inc. - Denham Springs

1720 S. Range Ave.

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Shirley Avants Obituary

Shirley Mae Ballard Avants, a resident of Holden, La., passed away December 2, 2019 at North Oaks in Hammond, La. She was born August 28, 1936. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was retired from Livingston Parish School system where she spent 20 years as a bus driver. She is survived by her five children, Judy Avants Courtney and husband Charles, Carolyn Avants Aime and husband Dan, Charles Michael Avants, Terry Charles Avants and wife Lori, Sheila Avants Geissler and husband Peter. Grandchildren, Charles "Boo" Courtney, Chad Courtney, Nilsson Aime, Nathan Aime, Quentin Hoffman, Brandy Avants Jones, Charles Brandon Avants, Jacob Avants, Roy Avants, Justin Avants, Tyler Bourgeois, Talon Geissler and Trevor Geissler; 21 Great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Annie Mae Wesley Ballard and Henry Ballard and her sister Amy Louise Ballard Aime. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, La. December 6th Friday afternoon between 5pm-8pm and Funeral services to be held Saturday December 7th between 9am-10am, with burial at Salem Cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Avants

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

She was my great grandmother on my dad and Pawpaw Terry's side and she was the best to me when I was little also when she babysit me and my little sister and when ever I came over there and I LOVE HER!! and I will always love her!! I'm so sad that she has passed away!! ...
Love Mylie,

Mylie Avants

December 31, 2019

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Shirley Avants's name

Memorial Events
for Shirley Avants

Dec

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Seale Funeral Home

1720 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs, LA

Dec

7

Funeral service

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Seale Funeral Home

1720 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Seale Funeral Service, Inc. - Denham Springs

1720 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726

How to support Shirley's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Shirley Avants's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more