of Clinton, AR
December 8, 1931 - November 2, 2021
Avie Lee Tester, 89, passed away November 2,2021 at Briarwood Nursing Home in Little Rock. She was born December 8,1931 in Folsom, Oklahoma to Garner and Nellie (White) Tipton.
Avie graduated Clinton Vocational Training School (Clinton High School) in Clinton, Arkansas where she and the love of her life, H.H. (Chubby) Tester continued to live and raise their family. A member of Clinton First Baptist Church, she was strong, brave and devoted to her community, church family and most of all to her family Avie was a seamstress and avid quilter and a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Above all else she was a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, H.H. (Chubby) Tester, of 62 years, parents and brother.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Joan Warren (Bill) of Maumelle, Arkansas; son, Chuck Tester (Debbie) of Clinton Arkansas, four grandchildren; Stony Tester of Clinton Arkansas, Jill Parodi of Austin, Texas Whitney Stacks (Court) of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Krystil Snowden ( Jason) of Bee Branch, Arkansas; Six great-grandchildren; Jacob Parodi, Creed and Kendile Brown, Dane Snowden, Kinsey and Kasidy Stacks.
The family would like to thank the staff at Briarwood Nursing home in Little Rock for the care of our loved one.
Pallbearers: John Hamilton, Roy St. Clair, Danny Nunley, Trent Tipton, Rickey Talley, Jeff Burroughs. Honorary pallbearers: Jason Snowden and Court Stacks
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 06, 2021 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Hunter-Hill Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.
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19 Condolence(s)
Noble and Carolyn Lewis
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Joan you and your family are in our prayers. I remember working with your Mother one year when we volunteered at the Arkansas State Fair. She was a very talented lady.
Karla Smith Elliott
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Avie was a sweet heart and was fun to be around; I will always remember her big smile and jolly laugh. Prayers for Joan, Chuck and grandchildren. Karla
Tammy Johnson
Saturday, November 6, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about your dear mother/grandmother Avie. Sending much love and prayers from our family.
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel
Friday, November 5, 2021
Dear Family of Avie,
So sorry for you loss, Avie was always a sweetheart of a person. May you be able to comfort each other, And may our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ be able to bring comfort you. God bless you.
Jeanie
Joel & Becky Rowe
Friday, November 5, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Tester Family. Ms. Avie was a beautiful person inside and out. She surely has many crowns and rewards in heaven.
Laura Grimes
Friday, November 5, 2021
So sorry to hear about the loss of Avie. She was a sweet lady. My prayer to you all.
Dixie Carter
Friday, November 5, 2021
Chuck, My condolences to your whole family. A loss of your Mother is difficult no matter what. My prayers are for your comfort and memories of your loving relationship with her. With Sympathy and Love,
Mary Bonds McNeese
Friday, November 5, 2021
Sorry to hear about your mom Chuck . She was a beautiful lady she will be missed. God bless you family during these time. My prayers are with y’all
Shawn Ware I
Friday, November 5, 2021
I always like being around a great lady that Avie was
Toney and Sallie Parish
Thursday, November 4, 2021
We are so sorry for your family but so thankful to have known Avie and her sweet spirit! She was so wonderful to us and important to our church and community! I can still remember her wonderful smile and laugh!
Dora Gail Bramlett
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Family, I am so sorry to hear of Avie’s passing. She was a sweet lady and she and Chubby were great neighbors for years. Prayers for comfort today and days ahead.
Mary Jo Burnley
Thursday, November 4, 2021
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Avie. I know you have wonderful memories of times with this dear lady.
Linda Rhoda
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Joan, Chuck and families,
I'm so sorry to hear about Avie's passing. I know she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Gladys Maxwell
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Prayers for all of you. Avie was a great lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her and Chubby. Wonderful couple!! â¤ï¸Gladys and TJ
Sammy&Anna Ward
Thursday, November 4, 2021
So sorry for the passing of dear Avie Sam worked with her at the grocery store and real did like her we all love Mrs. Avie and will miss her my thought and prayers go out to all of the family Joan was a sweet and loving person and think god everyday we got to know her she was a special lady.
Rusty and Lori Meazle
Thursday, November 4, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories when we were neighbors with her and Chubby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Johnny & Becky Huggins
Thursday, November 4, 2021
She will certainly be missed.
Sammy or Rita Collums
Thursday, November 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Avie was a wonderful person. Cherish the memories that we had with her. Prayers for the family.
Rebecca Ann Smith Johnson
Thursday, November 4, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.