of Catoosa, OK

May 7, 1931 - March 29, 2023

Audrey "Polly" Avey, age 91, formerly of Yellville, Arkansas went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

Polly was born May 7, 1931 in Cricket, Arkansas to John A. Proctor and Sarah Mattox. She went to school in Omaha, Arkansas until her dad's job transferred the family to Missouri, where they lived a few years. Then another transfer moved them to Cotter, Arkansas, where Polly met the love of her life, H.L. Avey. They were married July 4, 1945 and lived in Yellville, Arkansas most of their married life.

Polly owned and operated "Polly's Beauty Salon" at her home in Yellville. She had many loyal customers through the years whom she treasured. She loved the Lord, having accepted Him as her personal Savior at a young age. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Yellville.

Those she leaves behind are daughters, Judy Williams and husband, Donald of Catoosa, Oklahoma; Vicki Shipman of Bruno, Arkansas; grandchildren, Dawn Stoddard, Todd Williams Brad Duncan, Kelsy Lasater, Zach Shipman, Jacob Shipman, Sherri Estes Haggeno and Wes Estes; great-grandchildren, Madison Tsubota, Brooke Marshall, Caleb Marshall, Shawn Duncan, Darcy Lasater, Kadence Lasater, Remington Lasater and Charlie Shipman and great-grandchildren, Adler Tsubota and Isla Tsubota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo Avey; her daughter, Cheryl Estes and her husband, G.E.; her son-in-law, Kelly Shipman; her sisters, Ruth and Sue and many other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Mrs. Avey will be 1:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023 at De Soto Cemetery near Yellville with Bro. James Foster officiating.

Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
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