Ms. Helen Avent went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5th, after a short illness. She was 93. She was born August 18, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to George and Ella Jannette. She was a first generation American. She graduated from Dunn High School. After graduation she went to work for Johnson Cotton Co. and later went to work for what is now Bank of America where she retired after 30 years of service.

Ms. Avent was predeceased by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jannette; her brother Edward; nephew Lee Buffkin and brother-in-law Edwin Buffkin.

She is survived by her sister of West Columbia, SC Adeline J. Buffkin, niece Charisse (Dusty) Phillips; great nephews Duston Phillips, Kyle Phillips; niece Rose Mary (David) Coffey; great nephew Stephen Campbell and great niece Erin Coffey; niece Susan (Lee) Buffkin; and great nephew Jason Buffkin.

Ms. Avent was a warm and wonderful person, who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. All of the family would like to thank Raleigh Rehab and Wake-Med for taking such good care of her. To the staff at K&W Cafeteria, thank you for loving and taking care of her. We would also like to thank Janice Decker for being a good friend and her eating companion at K&W Cafeteria.