Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameBURROW, Annie Maude
Birth Date15 Jul 1900
Birth PlaceByhalia, Marshall County, Mississippi
Death Date28 Sep 1994 Age: 94
Death PlaceMississippi
Misc. Notes
Betty Sue Aven Pruett died on Thursday, July 18th at Reynolds Hospice House, Collierville.

She was born in 1938 and is the daughter of John Howard and Annie Maude Aven. Betty grew up in Greenwood Mississippi where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Billy Pruett. They were married for 42 years and raised their family in Memphis.

Betty taught at Christ Methodist Day School for 32 years, sometimes teaching two generations of the same family.

She is survived by her children, Dr. Michael Pruett (Lisa), Aven Russell (Mike) and David Pruett along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, her sister Ann Walker and 3 nephews. She also leaves behind her longtime caregiver and companion Madeline Genette.

She was preceded in death by her husband Billy, grandson Luke Pruett, and brother-in-law Billy Walker. Betty was faithful to her Lord, dedicated to her family and a loyal friend to many.
Spouses
1AVEN, John Howard , 5G Grandson
Birth Date29 Mar 1899
Birth PlaceHolcomb, Grenada County, Mississippi
Death Date28 Sep 1954 Age: 55
Death PlaceGreenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi
FatherAVEN, Charles O’Connor (1875-1931)
MotherHOWARD, Lettie Sue (1874-1954)
ChildrenAnn Howard (1935-2025)
Last Modified 28 May 2025Created 28 Jan 2026 by Robert Avent