We are deeply saddened to share with you the news of the passing of Brenda Posey Avent, 67, on October 14, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She was a remarkable woman who spread love everywhere, and she will be forever missed. (April 10, 1957 – October 14, 2024)
Born on April 10, 1957, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Tom and Lovelace Posey, Brenda was the little sister of Carol and Martin. She attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where she met her first husband, the late Jerry McGuirt. Together, they had two twin boys, Tim and Steve, followed by a daughter, Karen. While in the middle of wrangling three toddlers, she also became a partner at Watts, Scobie, Wakeford & McGuirt.
After Jerry's death, she reconnected with her friend, Roy Avent. They fell in love and married in 1990. She was blessed to gain two sons, Ryan and Andrew. She left her job as a CPA to stay at home and take care of her new family. She was the heart of our family. She was patient. She was loving. And she ran a tight ship and raised five wonderful kids (plus Roy!).
She was a meticulous planner and an exceptional cook. She made sure every holiday, school activity, and church event was perfect. She loved traveling, a really good margarita, a good book, and too many pasta dishes to name.
Becoming a Mimi to 11 grandkids was the joy of her life. She happily retired to start taking care of them when they were babies and she went to every dance recital, sports game and play she could. They all loved to go to Mimi's house where they knew there was always a special treat waiting for them. She made sure they had many special memories with her in Raleigh and at Ocean Isle Beach.
She was a wonderful wife, sister, mom, and the very best Mimi.
She was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church (4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC), where her memorial services will be held on October 26. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the service at 12 p.m. The service can also be viewed online at tbcraleigh.com.
Brenda leaves behind her loving husband, Roy Avent; sons Ryan (Lisa), Tim (Stephanie), Steve (Laura), and Andrew (Angela); daughter, Karen Brumsey (John); and her grandchildren Eleanor & Henry Avent, Abigail & Jack Avent, Madelyn, Emily & Sam Avent, Justus & Caya Avent, and Nora & Sophie Brumsey. She is also survived by her sister Carol ter Wee (Gerard), and nephew Alex ter Wee (Jewelle), and many loving and special cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Brenda was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry McGuirt, her parents, Lovelace and Tom Posey, and her brother, Martin Posey.
Brenda's warmth and generosity touched all aspects of her life and the lives of those around her. She will be forever loved and remembered by all who knew her.
Those wishing to honor Brenda's memory with a charitable contribution are invited to donate to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Contributions can be made at unchf.org/brendaavent. Or checks may be made payable to UNC Health Foundation with Brenda’s name in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to the address below:
UNC Health Foundation | Attn: UNC Lineberger
PO Box 1050 | Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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