"Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11: 28-30. Avis age 58 was called to glory on March 15, 2017. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a 1977 graduate of Plaquemine Senior High School and attended Southern University. She was a former employee of The Dow Chemical Company. Avis is survived by her devoted son, Howard S. (Danielle) Hamilton of Greenwood Village, CO. A sister Sigrid N. Hamilton of Baton Rouge, LA. Three brothers: Edgar (Sandra) Hamilton, Sr. of New Orleans, Gregory (Valerie) Hamilton and Roussell Hamilton of Plaquemine. In addition, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives, and friends. Avis is preceded in death by her parents Edgar G. Hamilton, Sr. and Doris Becnel Peterson. Paternal grandparents Andrew and Virginia Hamilton. Maternal Richard Sr. and Mary O. Becnel and godparents Doretha O. Jackson and Howard J. Oubre, Sr. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 23030 Talbot Dr. Plaquemine, La. 70764. Service will begin at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangement Entrusted to Roscoe Mortuary 58635 Meriam St., Plaquemine, La. 70764 225-687-4216