Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameWOODS, Barbara Jean 
Birth Date26 Nov 1939
Birth PlaceBentonville, Benton County, Arkansas
Death Date24 Feb 2025 Age: 85
Death PlaceDalhart, Dallam County, Texas
Misc. Notes
Barbara Jean Avent, 85, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, just 79 days after the passing of her beloved husband, George W Avent.
Barbara was born on November 26, 1939, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Henry and Bertha Mae Woods. She was the 3rd of five children.
At the young age of 18, Barbara married her soulmate, George on September 6, 1958 and together they spent over 66 wonderful years sharing a life full of love, devotion, and countless memories.
In 1962, Barbara and George moved to the ranch north of Dalhart. Though the transition was difficult at first, Barbara's strong spirit and love for her family turned the ranch into a home filled with warmth and laughter. She dedicated herself to her faith, her family, and her husband, always demonstrating the qualities of a Proverbs 31 wife. Barbara was known for her generous heart and nurturing nature, preparing three delicious meals a day for her family and George’s ranch hands and lovingly sewing all of George's shirts and most of the kid's clothes.
Barbara’s greatest joy, however, came from raising her three children. Her life on the ranch with her family was filled with love, kindness, and cherished moments. A true homemaker at heart, Barbara had a gift for making everything around her better, whether it was a meal, a home, or even fresh cow’s butter. Her family still lovingly remembers her telling George, "I can strain it if you can drink it," referring to milk brought in by him from the barn that the cow had kicked and stepped in.
Barbara’s heart grew even bigger as she became a grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. There were many fond memories they had from their visits to the ranch and even after Barbara and George moved to town, but the fondest was her “best burnt toast.” What started as an accidental creation became a family tradition, with Barbara carefully scraping off the burnt parts and serving it with love, a small gesture that captured her nurturing spirit.
A devout member of Central Methodist Church, Barbara was cherished by many in her community, known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W Avent; her parents, Henry and Bertha Mae Woods; her brother, Jerry Woods; her sister, Sandra Madding; and her grandson, Trinity Avent.
Barbara’s memory lives on in the hearts of her surviving family: her children, Bevin Avent and wife Donna of San Jon, NM, Bevilyn Wright and husband Jimmy of Dalhart, TX, Lavert Avent and wife Tammie of Mineral Wells, TX, brother Billy Woods of Amarillo, TX, sister Karen Burkhalter of Summerville, SC, sister-in-law Juanita Allred of Amarillo, TX. Grandchildren: Deanna Young and husband Tye, Lacy Copeland and husband Casey, April Guillote and husband Stephen, Tyler Avent and wife Stephanie, Kodie James and husband Cody, Tait Avent and Maisen Shae Avent, along with 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Barbara was born on November 26, 1939, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Henry and Bertha Mae Woods. She was the 3rd of five children.
At the young age of 18, Barbara married her soulmate, George on September 6, 1958 and together they spent over 66 wonderful years sharing a life full of love, devotion, and countless memories.
In 1962, Barbara and George moved to the ranch north of Dalhart. Though the transition was difficult at first, Barbara's strong spirit and love for her family turned the ranch into a home filled with warmth and laughter. She dedicated herself to her faith, her family, and her husband, always demonstrating the qualities of a Proverbs 31 wife. Barbara was known for her generous heart and nurturing nature, preparing three delicious meals a day for her family and George’s ranch hands and lovingly sewing all of George's shirts and most of the kid's clothes.
Barbara’s greatest joy, however, came from raising her three children. Her life on the ranch with her family was filled with love, kindness, and cherished moments. A true homemaker at heart, Barbara had a gift for making everything around her better, whether it was a meal, a home, or even fresh cow’s butter. Her family still lovingly remembers her telling George, "I can strain it if you can drink it," referring to milk brought in by him from the barn that the cow had kicked and stepped in.
Barbara’s heart grew even bigger as she became a grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. There were many fond memories they had from their visits to the ranch and even after Barbara and George moved to town, but the fondest was her “best burnt toast.” What started as an accidental creation became a family tradition, with Barbara carefully scraping off the burnt parts and serving it with love, a small gesture that captured her nurturing spirit.
A devout member of Central Methodist Church, Barbara was cherished by many in her community, known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W Avent; her parents, Henry and Bertha Mae Woods; her brother, Jerry Woods; her sister, Sandra Madding; and her grandson, Trinity Avent.
Barbara’s memory lives on in the hearts of her surviving family: her children, Bevin Avent and wife Donna of San Jon, NM, Bevilyn Wright and husband Jimmy of Dalhart, TX, Lavert Avent and wife Tammie of Mineral Wells, TX, brother Billy Woods of Amarillo, TX, sister Karen Burkhalter of Summerville, SC, sister-in-law Juanita Allred of Amarillo, TX. Grandchildren: Deanna Young and husband Tye, Lacy Copeland and husband Casey, April Guillote and husband Stephen, Tyler Avent and wife Stephanie, Kodie James and husband Cody, Tait Avent and Maisen Shae Avent, along with 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Spouses
1AVENT, George W. , GGGG Grandson
, GGGG GrandsonBirth Date14 Mar 1938
Birth PlaceCanyon City, Randall County, Texas
Death Date07 Dec 2024 Age: 86
Death PlaceDalhart, Dallam County, Texas
FatherAVENT, Wilson Lavert Sr. (1895-1994)
MotherCURRIE, Willie H. (1899-1985)
Misc. Notes
George W Avent, affectionately known as“Big George”, passed peacefully at the age of 86 on December 7, 2024, in Dalhart, Texas.
George was born on May 14, 1938, in Canyon, Texas, to Wilson Lavert and Peggy Avent. He attended the newly opened Palo Duro High School and also attended High School in California for one year to play football, where he picked up the nicknames "Rusty" and "Tex."
At the age of 20, he married Barbara Jean Woods, the love of his life, on September 6, 1958, in Amarillo, Texas. Their 66-year union was a testament to strength, love, and perseverance.
In 1962 they moved north of Dalhart to work for JT Sneed Estate where they lived until his retirement from ranching in 1997, but continued day working in the area.
George served as beef Assistant Superintendent for Sherman County Livestock Show and was one of many cooks at the yearly Kerrick Community calf fry for many years.
As his kids were growing up, George was involved in the 4-H horse club in Stratford and lead many trail rides for them. He lead the ride for St. Jude Children's Hospital held in Dalhart for many years. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and embodied the values of integrity, fellowship, and service that the organization holds dear. George was a member of Central Methodist Church. He was known by many and will be missed by all.
A man of many stories and jokes, George's most notable saying was, "Grinnin' like a possum eatin' manure!"
George was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Lavert and Peggy Avent; his brothers, Wilson Lavert II, Donnie Avent, and Robert Avent; and his sisters, Martha Wilkins, Mary Jo Robinson, and grandson Trinity Avent.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Avent; their 3 children, Bevin Avent wife Donna of San Jon, NM, Bevilyn Wright husband Jimmy of Dalhart, and Lavert Avent wife Tammie of Mineral Wells, TX; his cherished sister, Juanita Allred of Amarillo, TX; and 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and extended family who continue to carry on his legacy.
George Avent lived large, loved fiercely, and laughed often. His legacy isn't just etched in the land he worked but in the countless stories told around the branding fires. He reminded us that life's greatest moments are often the simplest and that even the toughest days can leave you with a tale to tell.
George was born on May 14, 1938, in Canyon, Texas, to Wilson Lavert and Peggy Avent. He attended the newly opened Palo Duro High School and also attended High School in California for one year to play football, where he picked up the nicknames "Rusty" and "Tex."
At the age of 20, he married Barbara Jean Woods, the love of his life, on September 6, 1958, in Amarillo, Texas. Their 66-year union was a testament to strength, love, and perseverance.
In 1962 they moved north of Dalhart to work for JT Sneed Estate where they lived until his retirement from ranching in 1997, but continued day working in the area.
George served as beef Assistant Superintendent for Sherman County Livestock Show and was one of many cooks at the yearly Kerrick Community calf fry for many years.
As his kids were growing up, George was involved in the 4-H horse club in Stratford and lead many trail rides for them. He lead the ride for St. Jude Children's Hospital held in Dalhart for many years. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and embodied the values of integrity, fellowship, and service that the organization holds dear. George was a member of Central Methodist Church. He was known by many and will be missed by all.
A man of many stories and jokes, George's most notable saying was, "Grinnin' like a possum eatin' manure!"
George was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Lavert and Peggy Avent; his brothers, Wilson Lavert II, Donnie Avent, and Robert Avent; and his sisters, Martha Wilkins, Mary Jo Robinson, and grandson Trinity Avent.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Avent; their 3 children, Bevin Avent wife Donna of San Jon, NM, Bevilyn Wright husband Jimmy of Dalhart, and Lavert Avent wife Tammie of Mineral Wells, TX; his cherished sister, Juanita Allred of Amarillo, TX; and 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and extended family who continue to carry on his legacy.
George Avent lived large, loved fiercely, and laughed often. His legacy isn't just etched in the land he worked but in the countless stories told around the branding fires. He reminded us that life's greatest moments are often the simplest and that even the toughest days can leave you with a tale to tell.
Marr Date06 Sep 1958