Avanell Miller

. Mrs. Avanell Ilene Miller age 71, of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born October 9, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Edward Doyle and Betty Conner Howell. In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Charles Miller and Michael Patrick, brother: James Howell and sisters: Janalene & Jeaneva Johnson.  She was a member of Bald Mtn. Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. J. D. Walton, Rev. Lawrence Goodman, Rev. Jimmy Williams and Joe Howell. Burial will follow in Bald Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Miller is survived by: 2 Sons - Wayne Howell and wife Maria of Pulear, NC & Greg Miller and wife Shirley of Crumpler, NC 2 Daughters - Shelby Patrick and husband Lester of Pulear, NC & Sarah Dillard and husband Joe of West Jefferson, NC 4 Brothers - Oren Howell of Piney Creek, NC, Steve Howell of Wilkesboro, NC , Rex Howell of West Jefferson, NC & Joe Howell of China Grove 4 Sisters - Patricia Reynolds of Concord, NC, Ruth Shepherd & Shirley Campbell both of Kannapolis, NC, & Katherine Jennings of Millers Creek, NC 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Greg Miller, PO Box 452, West Jefferson, NC  28694. The family would like to thank Shannon, her respiratory therapist and staff, nurses and cna's at Ashe Memorial Hospital and everyone who called and brought food. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Miller's arrangements.