Connie Gray Leonard Averette
June 2, 1949 ~ August 14, 2020
NASHVILLE - Connie Gray Leonard Averette, age 71, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on June 2, 1949 , she was the daughter of the late Russell Leonard and Catherine Bailey Leonard. She was also preceded in death by her sons, James Rodney Averette, and Dennis Wayne Averette; sister, Faye Carney; brother, Dalton Leonard; and sister-in-law, Joan Leonard.
Connie is survived by her grandchildren, Chad Averette, Dustin Averette and wife Cecelia, and Haley Averette; great-grandchildren, Jaedin Averette and Elijah Averette; sisters, Bonnie Ray Leonard, and Catherine Diane Bailey; brothers, Tim Leonard and wife, Phyllis, and Jerry Leonard.
A Celebration of Connie's life will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with her grandson, Chad Averette, officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service until 8:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
661 English Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 8/19, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A Visitation with the family will follow the service until 8:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 8/19, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Celebration of Connie's life will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with her grandson, Chad Averette, officiating.
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In memory of Connie Gray Leonard Averette, Roy & Kay Bailey lit a candle
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you
I am so sorry for your loss. She was so good to me growing up. I loved her so much even though I didn’t get to her often.
I’m so sorry to learn of Connie’s death. I did not realize she was so sick. She was a kind lady who loved many. She would bring Haley skating and always talked with me. She would always inquire about my grandchildren. Connie loved big and gave big. I’m confident she is healed from all her sickness and sorrows of this earth. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord to all who believe in Jesus. I believe she is with her Savior and her eternal home. I’m praying God will grant peace and strength to all her loved ones left behind.
In memory of Connie Gray Leonard Averette, plummer & Tempie Leonard lit a candle
Love you Connie you were there for me when my Mom passed away in 2017 will never forget all you done for me thoughts and prayers for the family!!!!
I am so greatful in knowing Connie for 15 years she was a great friend and someone who stepped in as a mom to me i will always have you in my heart forever ……no more pain and with your loved one R.I.P till we meet again
I love an miss u connie thank u for everything u have ever done for me u will be truly missed..
In memory of Connie Gray Leonard Averette, Sharon lit a candle