Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NamePARISH, Leta Frances 
Birth Dateabt 1943
Death Date2 Feb 2022 Age: 79
Death PlaceRush Springs, Grady County, Oklahoma
Misc. Notes
Leta Frances Parish Avants, age 79 passed from this life Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Rush Springs.
She was a 1961 graduate of Rush Springs High School and during her senior year, married Roy Jennings of Empire. Together, they have two daughters, Tamra Jennings Martin and Lesa Jennings Foster.
After high school, Leta attended Oklahoma Christian University, University of Central Oklahoma and Cameron University. Later in life, she married Eugene Avants and gained a son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow. They were married 27 years until his passing in 2010.
What Leta enjoyed most was being with family and friends. She and Gene were inseparable, attending ballgames of their grandchildren and never missing an opportunity to be in the stands cheering for them. They also enjoyed campfire cooking and attending the Ranch Rodeo where their Dutch oven
cobbler was always a fan favorite.
They were loyal volunteers for the American Cancer Society and spent years supporting Relay For Life, delivering daffodils and volunteering at the Cattle Baron's Ball.
Leta was a lifelong member of the Rush Springs church of Christ and loved attending Yellowstone Bible Camp in Montana - something she looked forward to every year.
Survivors include one brother Ronald Parish and wife Cindy of Rush Springs, two daughters Tamra Martin and husband Lyndall of Frisco, Texas, Lesa Foster of Rush Springs and one son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow. Eight grandchildren, Skye Wortham and husband Caleb of Marlow, Stormi Patterson and husband Trent of Yukon, Summer Hale and husband Austin of Chickasha, Kyle Foster of Rush Springs, Meredith Wibker and husband Brian of Bedford, Texas, Jared Martin of Frisco, Texas, Karley Dunlap and husband Darren of Marlow, Kealey Neighbors and husband Zac of Marlow. Eleven great-grandchildren with two on the way, Avery, Barrett, Deacon, Callyn, Madi, Lane, Tatum, Sutton, Wesley, Kanyon and
Maggie.
Leta is also survived by sisters in law Kaye Avants, Marilyn Avants and brother in law Lon Avants as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, grandparents, son in law, Coach Barry Foster and three angel granddaughters, Amilia, Ava and Harper.
Pallbearers are grandsons Kyle Foster, Jared Martin, Caleb Wortham, Austin Hale, Trent Patterson, Darren Dunlap, Zac Neighbors, Brian Wibker and Matt Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Jennings,
Jim Coast and Phil Landrum
She was a 1961 graduate of Rush Springs High School and during her senior year, married Roy Jennings of Empire. Together, they have two daughters, Tamra Jennings Martin and Lesa Jennings Foster.
After high school, Leta attended Oklahoma Christian University, University of Central Oklahoma and Cameron University. Later in life, she married Eugene Avants and gained a son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow. They were married 27 years until his passing in 2010.
What Leta enjoyed most was being with family and friends. She and Gene were inseparable, attending ballgames of their grandchildren and never missing an opportunity to be in the stands cheering for them. They also enjoyed campfire cooking and attending the Ranch Rodeo where their Dutch oven
cobbler was always a fan favorite.
They were loyal volunteers for the American Cancer Society and spent years supporting Relay For Life, delivering daffodils and volunteering at the Cattle Baron's Ball.
Leta was a lifelong member of the Rush Springs church of Christ and loved attending Yellowstone Bible Camp in Montana - something she looked forward to every year.
Survivors include one brother Ronald Parish and wife Cindy of Rush Springs, two daughters Tamra Martin and husband Lyndall of Frisco, Texas, Lesa Foster of Rush Springs and one son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow. Eight grandchildren, Skye Wortham and husband Caleb of Marlow, Stormi Patterson and husband Trent of Yukon, Summer Hale and husband Austin of Chickasha, Kyle Foster of Rush Springs, Meredith Wibker and husband Brian of Bedford, Texas, Jared Martin of Frisco, Texas, Karley Dunlap and husband Darren of Marlow, Kealey Neighbors and husband Zac of Marlow. Eleven great-grandchildren with two on the way, Avery, Barrett, Deacon, Callyn, Madi, Lane, Tatum, Sutton, Wesley, Kanyon and
Maggie.
Leta is also survived by sisters in law Kaye Avants, Marilyn Avants and brother in law Lon Avants as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, grandparents, son in law, Coach Barry Foster and three angel granddaughters, Amilia, Ava and Harper.
Pallbearers are grandsons Kyle Foster, Jared Martin, Caleb Wortham, Austin Hale, Trent Patterson, Darren Dunlap, Zac Neighbors, Brian Wibker and Matt Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Jennings,
Jim Coast and Phil Landrum
Spouses
1AVANTS, Eugene Nathaniel , 5G Grandson
, 5G GrandsonBirth Date21 Sep 1933
Birth PlaceAmber, Grady County, Oklahoma
Death Date28 Aug 2010 Age: 76
Death PlaceMarlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma
FatherAVANTS, Eugene Victor
MotherCASEY, Ruth
Misc. Notes
Eugene Nathaniel Avants, 76, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at his home.
Gene was born Thursday, September 21, 1933 in Amber, OK, to Eugene Victor Avants and Ruth (Casey) Avants. Gene lived most of his life in the Marlow area.
He graduated from Eakely High School and attended Southwestern State University. Gene married Leta Frances Parish on May 28, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ.
Gene started to work for the Soil Conservation Service in 1959 in the Marlow area, then in the Coconino National Forest until his retirement in 1985. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for the past 15 years.
Gene enjoyed farming, riding horses, playing guitar and singing. He also enjoyed cooking in his chuckwagon and making cobblers. Gene loved spending time with his family and going to the grandkid's ballgames. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Alex.
Survivors include, wife, Leta Avants of the home, son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow, 2 daughters, Lesa Foster and husband Barry of Cache, OK, Tamra Martin and husband Lyndall of Frisco, TX, 8 Grandchildren, Karley Avants, Skye Foster-Wortham, Kealey Avants, Stormi Foster, Meredith Martin, Summer Foster, Jared Martin, Kyle Foster; great grandson, Avery Foster; 2 Brothers, Lon Avants and wife Marilyn of Rush Springs, Joe Avants and wife Carol of Noel, MO; sister-in-law, Kaye Avants of Rush Springs; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Eugene was preceded in death his parents and brother, Oscar Avants.
Pallbearers will be Barry Foster, Lyndall Martin, T.J. Archer, Jared Martin, Blue Mackey, Caleb Wortham, Kyle Foster.
Gene was born Thursday, September 21, 1933 in Amber, OK, to Eugene Victor Avants and Ruth (Casey) Avants. Gene lived most of his life in the Marlow area.
He graduated from Eakely High School and attended Southwestern State University. Gene married Leta Frances Parish on May 28, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ.
Gene started to work for the Soil Conservation Service in 1959 in the Marlow area, then in the Coconino National Forest until his retirement in 1985. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for the past 15 years.
Gene enjoyed farming, riding horses, playing guitar and singing. He also enjoyed cooking in his chuckwagon and making cobblers. Gene loved spending time with his family and going to the grandkid's ballgames. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Alex.
Survivors include, wife, Leta Avants of the home, son, Kelsey Avants of Marlow, 2 daughters, Lesa Foster and husband Barry of Cache, OK, Tamra Martin and husband Lyndall of Frisco, TX, 8 Grandchildren, Karley Avants, Skye Foster-Wortham, Kealey Avants, Stormi Foster, Meredith Martin, Summer Foster, Jared Martin, Kyle Foster; great grandson, Avery Foster; 2 Brothers, Lon Avants and wife Marilyn of Rush Springs, Joe Avants and wife Carol of Noel, MO; sister-in-law, Kaye Avants of Rush Springs; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Eugene was preceded in death his parents and brother, Oscar Avants.
Pallbearers will be Barry Foster, Lyndall Martin, T.J. Archer, Jared Martin, Blue Mackey, Caleb Wortham, Kyle Foster.
Marr Date28 May 1983
Marr PlacePhoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
ChildrenKelsey