Christine Christy Rene' Avery

Christine Rene' Avery was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Christine will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

Simply stated, Christine was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Christine leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Christine Rene' Avery.

“Anything is possible.” That is what Christine Rene' Avery believed about life. She was a creative woman, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting her. She had faith in her ability to find those solutions. Christy thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. She possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Christy was a person who believed that she could achieve whatever she set out to do.

      Christy was born on April 9, 1968 at Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Her parents were Gene Avery and Nancy Avery. She was raised by her mother Nancy Avery Vollmar along with her dad Gene Avery and his wife Priscilla. Christy was raised in Houston and Conroe Texas. She showed her ingenuity even as a child. When she was confronted with a problem, Christy could develop an imaginative solution, and she derived satisfaction from knowing she had that ability.

      This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Christy's family relationships. Christy was raised with three younger sisters. Her sisters names were Keatha, Marliese' and Shannon. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Christy was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

      As a young girl, Christy could be found building and inventing new and different things. She was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. Christy took part in baseball, track and water skiing. She was a Girl Scout Brownie, drill team member, twirler with the band, and High School Band member. In her spare time she liked playing with her sisters, cooking, water skiing and listening to music. Christy's memorable achievements included playing the piano.

      Endowed with an appetite for knowing how her world worked, Christy enjoyed school, especially when the learning experience involved dissecting and probing the unknown. Christy was adept at scrutinizing different possibilities and designing innovative solutions. She graduated from Conroe High School in 1986. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was science. The teacher she enjoyed learning from the most was Mrs Chapman. In addition to being a high school band member she was chosen to march in the Rose Bowl Parade in California.

      Because she was a quick thinker and adept at picking up on new things, Christy performed well in college. She was always on a quest for knowledge and she relished the experience. Theories intrigued her, and she was good at solving complex problems. She always wanted to understand rather than judge. She earned her degree in Respiratory Care from Texas State University. Her favorite courses were science. Christy's extracurricular interests included competing with the water ski team.

      Christy was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around her. Always interested in her friends’ activities and interests, Christy was uncritical of her acquaintances. She was sought after by people who recognized that she was generous with her time and energy, and these same friends found Christy to be very stimulating company. Christy's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around her. While growing up, some of her best friends were Elaine S, Elizabeth L and Wendy J. Later in life, she became friends with Katrice T, Fred H, Susan, and Jim Mc,.

      As a born inventor, Christy was definitely in her element in her work place. She could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Christy was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. She could assess all of the options before her and, using her analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. Her personal initiative inspired those around her. Christy was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. Christy's primary occupation was Respiratory Care. She was employed as a Respiratory Therapist for six years by St Lukes Hospital in Houston, Texas. Christy always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Christy's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for her. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Christy was always searching for new and unusual activities, she developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things she became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew her, but most friends and family understood that Christy simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. Her favorite pursuits were cooking and water sports.

      Christy's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served her well in sports. In high school, Christy played baseball and ran track. In her college years, Christy continued to stay active by competing with the water ski team. Recreational sports included intramural softball and water sports. Christy was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were football and water sports.

      Christy's talents were well suited for being actively involved in professional and community organizations, something she did throughout her life. She enjoyed being involved and was willing to jump in and help out in most any situation. Christy could bring a breath of fresh air to any organization, simply by introducing her novel ideas and problem solving strategies. In high school, Christy was an active member of the Leo Club which is a part of the Lions Club. In college, Christy joined the Ski Team. Throughout her later years, Christy was an active member of her church.

      Christy was continually concerned with the status of local, national and even world affairs. Her keen interest and strong values led her to become active in her community. Politically, Christy was a strong supporter of the Republican Party.

      Faith and religion were important to Christy. She was a member West Conroe Baptist Chuch in Conroe, Texas for 5 years. During that time, she was an active volunteer within various groups in church.

      With all of her talents, her ingenuity, her solutions and inventiveness, it is no surprise that Christy received public recognition for her competence. With the drive and ability to meet any challenge, Christy accumulated a long list of achievements throughout her life. One of the achievements she like the most was an award she received for a paper on pneumonia she had written while attending Texas State University.

      Having the opportunity to visit and explore a new place always intrigued Christy. Traveling and going away on vacations offered yet another opportunity for Christy to expand her ever-growing inventory of knowledge. Favorite vacations included family trips to New Hampshire and South Padre Island.

      Christy was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Christy's favorites was her dog Shanna. Shanna was Christy's loyal friend for 10 years. Her family was rounded out by her by several cats.

      Christy passed away on April 19, 2012 at Austin, Texas. Christy fought a brave battle against Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome after surgery. Christy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Avery; grandfathers, Jack Chesher and John Struthers. She is survived by her father, Gene Avery and his wife Priscilla; mother, Nancy Avery Vollmar; sisters, Keatha Brown and husband Shannon, Marliese’ Stripling and husband Jim, Shannon Bratton and husband Kevin; grandmothers, Anna Chesher and Nell Struthers; grandfather, Adolphus Avery Jr; several nieces and nephews, Lauren Bratton, Clayton Bird, Dalton Stripling, Zachary Brown, Jeremy Brown, Emily Stripling and Brady Bratton; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Services were held at West Conroe Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. Christy was laid to rest in Garden Park Cemetery in Conroe, Texas.

      During her lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Christy. She met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Christy was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around her could not. For Christy, the traditional way of doing things fell short of her expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Christine Rene' Avery, the fun of living her life could be found in the challenge.

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Funeral services for Christy Avery will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:00pm at West Conroe Baptist Church with Dr. Jay Gross officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 23, 2012 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Cashner Funeral Home. Christy was born April 9, 1968 in Houston, Texas to Gene Avery and Nancy Chesher and went to be with Jesus on April 19, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Christy graduated from Conroe High School in 1986 and attended Southwest Texas University, where she received her degree in Respiratory Therapy in 1990. Christy had a fun and loving personality and natural zest for life. She loved her cat, sailing and water skiing. She was a licensed Respiratory Therapist and devoted employee. Christy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Avery; grandfathers, Jack Chesher and John Struthers. Christy is survived by her father, Gene Avery and his wife Priscilla; mother, Nancy Vollmar and her husband Jim; sisters, Keatha Brown and husband Shannon, Marliese’ Stripling and husband Jim and Shannon Bratton and husband Kevin; grandmothers, Anna Chesher and Nell Struthers; grandfather, Adolphus Avery; nieces and nephews, Lauren Bratton, Clayton Bird, Dalton Stripling, Zachary Brown, Jeremy Brown, Emily Stripling and Brady Bratton; best friend, Jim McRoberts. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. You are invited to view our website and leave written condolences to the family at www.cashnerconroe.com The family will also hold a memorial service on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Sunrise Community Church, 4430 Manchaca Rd, Austin, Texas 78745, 512)444-HOPE. “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1.