January 8, 1927 - April 13, 2015
Mary Avondale (Morris) Street of Cave City departed this earth and joined her Savior on April 13, 2015, at the age of 88. She was born January 8, 1927, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, to Harvey and Pearl Lou (Aunspaugh) Morris.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene Street; daughter Rebecca Beller; seven brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her children, Morris (Louann) Street of Cherokee Village, Judy Cooke of Bradford, Bruce (Heidi) Street of Batesville, Scott (Christine) Street of Nacogdoches, Texas; son-in-law Sam Beller of Ash Flat; and sister Betty (Jack) Rainwater of Lynn. She was ''MeeMee'' to 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends will also greatly miss her.
She was the seventh of ten children born prior to the Depression. It was a lifelong source of pride to Avondale that her seven brothers all served honorably in the Pacific during World War II, and returned home safely.
Avondale attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and graduated from Arkansas College (Lyon College) in Batesville with a degree in education. She was a retired elementary school teacher. Her love of learning was a passion that she endeavored to pass on to her students, children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed volunteering for a variety of projects and civic organizations. Some of these included the Cave City Kiwanis Club, and the Sharp County and Independence County Historical Societies. Avondale worked tirelessly to establish and improve the Sharp County Library branch in Cave City.
Avondale was a charter member of Eastside Baptist Church in Cave City and First Baptist Church of Cherokee Village. She also enjoyed worshipping with her children and grandchildren at Fellowship Bible Church of Searcy, Compass Church of Batesville and First United Methodist Church of Cave City.
MeeMee was devoted to her family and took every opportunity to gather for a celebration. She has given us the gift of knowledge concerning many generations of our family tree due to her tireless efforts and love of history. Her children and grandchildren will cherish her stories, memories of holidays spent together and fun on the farm throughout their lives.
When the family thinks of MeeMee, we remember all the children she picked up for church, her Bible that was greatly worn from use, her gifts of time and money to people in need, care packages she sent home with us, and notes and letters of encouragement.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Cave City. Services will be Friday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City. Dr. Larry White will be officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: John Beller, Isaac Street, Justin Beller, David Street, Nathan Street, Zach Street and Jacob Street. Burial will be at the Morris Family Cemetery in Denmark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one of the above listed churches, perhaps to their benevolence or building fund.
Dear Family,
We were so sorry to read of Avondale's passing.
Your mother (and the girls) taught me how to cross-stitch in the lovely shop in Hardy way back in the early 1980's. Chuck and I also had the honor of having a meal at your folks' home in Cherokee Village.
We cherish these memories and extend our deepest sympathy.
In His love,
Judy and Chuck Yeager
Warsaw, IN / Cherokee Village, AR
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember Scott riding his white hores at the Highland football games. Former employee of Bank of Cave City.
Scott and the entire Street family. I know Ms Street was loved by all and served by many from the stories I have heard from Scott. I am sure her legacy will live on in the lives of many. The Harbour famaly prays for you during your time of loss but know that Ms Street will continue to live on through your lives and memories. Many Blessings to each of you this day.
May you cherish the many wonderful memories created with this wonderful woman! Praying for peace and comfort for the family and others who Ms. Street influenced throughout her life.
Praying for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. May God wrap his arms around your family and give you peace and comfort. Love, Linda
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sorry about your lost.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family during this time.
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Street. I've got many memories of her and the Street family from when my dad was her pastor at FBC Hardy. May God bless and comfort your family during this time.
I have so many precious memories of Ms Avondale. She and Mr. Gene were very important to me growing up in Cherokee Village many years ago. I will miss her spunk and determination. Prayers, love, and hugs for all! She will be missed.
Scott and Family, It was an honor for me to have met your mom on several occasions. I always loved hearing you talk about her and her spunk and zest for life. Thankful that you will have a great reunion with her someday! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Love Jonathan, Jawanda and Rachel Mast
Sending Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Thoughts...Avondale & Eugene were very thoughtful, caring neighbors through the years.
They were always a joy to be around.
Avondale was a Beautiful Lady!
We are very sad to hear about Mrs Street. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Prayers for the family! Love you guys,
Lori
Ms. Avondale was so important to Key Club and our children. She encouraged and inspired others to do good things for the community! She will be remembered.
So sorry for the loss of this great lady. She kept me in line. She will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Scott-you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We were deeply sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Your mother, father and entire family were and have always been so kind to me. Kelly and I are thinking of you much during this time of difficulty. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
So glad to have known Avondale. She was a lioness for her Lord and Savior. A fine role model for Christian women.
Dear Street Family, I am saddened to hear of the loss of our sweet Avondale. She came into my life when I was in the 2nd grade and I loved her immediately, both as a teacher, and later, as a mentor and friend. As a young mother and, not knowing any better at the time, she and Gene hired me to baby sit Rebecca when I was very young! I didn't even know anything about babies because I was an only child at the time, so I learned a lot from Rebecca. We laughed about it when I was older. I also got to help care for Morris sometimes. I never got to know the rest of you children; however, she kept me updated with a yearly Christmas letter/photo, and I had the pleasure of visiting with her at length a few years back. She and Eugene were friends with my parents and I always considered the Streets as part of my extended family as I was growing up. She was very influential in my life and I am a better person for having known her. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that I loved her.
We are so for your loss. Our prayers are with her family and friends.
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was very special to a dear friend, her niece.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of your family during this time of loss. So glad you can rejoice knowing one day you will be reunited!
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Avondale. She was a dear lady and was always a blessing. I have to say that I have a tremendous amount of respect for her sons Scott, Bruce and Morris who I have had the pleasure to come to know. Such a great family with a great name. That doesn't happen by accident and Ms. Avondale was the matriarch behind it. We're thinking of your family and have you in our prayers as you mourn this loss. What a joy it is in the midst of sorrow to know for certain where she will spend eternity. Still, life is never quite the same again when you lose your mom.
Sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Our prayers are with you. She will be missed by many.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Cooke, John/Ashley and family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. I know she will be greatly missed, but it is a comfort for each of you to know now many people and children she has blesed throughout her life. She touched so many lives! Judy, I remember how she use to tutor a group of us during the 5th grade at Cave City elementary just before one of our tests! Please know you are all in our prayers during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My heart felt condolences to your family.
Street Family, May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace. Prayers for your strength as you adjust to this loss.
My heart felt condolences to your family.
So terribly sorry for your loss. Avondale was a great lady with a big heart. We will be praying for the family during this difficult time but know that you all have many pleasant memories to cherish! She will leave a legacy.
Gail and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our Aunt Avondale. Our hearts are breaking as we think about our family's great loss and deepest of sympathy goes out to all of her children, son and daughters-in-law, grand and great-grandchildren. You are all in our prayers.
But we rejoice and shout Hallelujah in knowing that when that legion of Angels escorted her into Heaven and she saw Jesus face to face, their is no doubt that God Almighty spoke to her and said "Well done my faithful servant".
To God be the Glory!
David and Gail Morris
Searcy Arkansas
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In Christian Love. Dale & Nancy
Aunt Avondale's obituary only scratches the surface of all she has done for the people whose lives she touched. She set a great example for the rest of us. She will be greatly missed.
Dear Street Family: Max and I wish to offer condolences for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Praying for your comfort