1923
2017
Ava Lou Easterling Dunn, 93, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Picayune, MS. Mrs. Dunn was born to William Morris and Lou Ella Easterling in Richton, MS on September 16, 1923. She was a long-time resident of Mobile, AL, before moving to Carriere, MS. Ava was a hard-working woman, taking on various jobs in her life, a real “Jaqueline of All Trades”. She was a member of the “Greatest Generation” – a breed who is colored with integrity and true values. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and canning. While in Mobile, Mrs. Dunn was a member of Fulton Road Baptist Church. Her church home in Picayune was Roseland Park Baptist Church. Ava raised four wonderful sons, an attribute to what a great lady she was. She is greatly loved and will be missed.
Mrs. Dunn joined her husband of 51 years, Ralph Dunn, on Friday. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William Morris Easterling and Lou Ella Easterling; three brothers, Edwin Easterling, Vernon Easterling, and James Easterling; and four sisters, Willie Mae Odom, Mavie Hinton, Madeline Dunham, and Nell Ivy.
She is survived by her sons, Bob (Linda) O’Briant, Billy (Lenia) O’Briant, Mike (Judi) Dunn, and James (Maureen) Dunn; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (Clifford) Phillips; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other cherished family members.
Visitation for Mrs. Dunn will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, AL, with a chapel service immediately following at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.
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5 Entries
September 19, 2017
Diana Harper
I am sorry for your lost, I pray for strength for her children and grandchildren. Billy and Lenia I know how much she meant to you especially. I did not know the rest of your family well maybe 2 more but My prayers go with you and your family.
September 19, 2017
Joe n Kaye Faulk
We're so sorry for your loss, love and prayers sent to all the families, She was a special lady and will surely be missed.. love to all. Kaye n Joe Faulk
September 18, 2017
Sara Criswell
My love and prayers will be with the family as you have Ava's service. Wish I could be with you all. Ave has meant so much to me throughout the years I have known her. She loved her family. Don has taken such good care of her. May God bless you all. Sara Criswell, Picayune, Ms.
September 17, 2017
Elaine Carter
Ronnie and I are sending prayers for the whole family. I met her when we visited her with Billy, Lenia, Jack, and Jo. She was such fun to be around and made our visit delightful. Such a gracious lady. Ronnie and Elaine Carter
September 17, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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