Avis was predeceased by her husband, John F. Clifton. She was a resident of Jacksonville for 50 years. She retired after 20 years of service at Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. and devoted her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Avis left a lasting impact on everyone she met due to her beautiful smile and positive attitude. She is survived by her daughter Sue Ruel (Mike), her son John Clifton (Brenda), her daughter Brenda Richards (Will); her grandchildren: Sarah Clifton, Kristen Ruel, Ashley Andrews (Stuart), Jonathan Clifton, Kathryn Clifton, Brandon Rewis (Jordan), her great grandson Finnegan Andrews, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family would like to thank all the loving caregivers of Northeast Florida Community Hospice.
The family will receive friends from 2-4pm on Sunday, July 10th, with funeral services at 10am on Monday, July 11th, at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32225. Reception following at Regency Baptist Temple Church at 1130 Rogero Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32211.