Avalene Beasley Cooper

Avalene Beasley Cooper, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Avalene was born on December 9, 1954 in Jesup, Georgia to the late, Guyton Beasley and A. Lucille Driggers Beasley.  She graduated from Wayne County High School and lived for a short time in Tallahassee, Florida before relocating again to Tampa, Florida where she lived for ten years.  After moving back to Wayne County, Avalene owned and operated J & A Flea Market in Screven for many years.  She was multitalented and could do most anything she put her mind to.  Avalene had an eye for decorating and was always quick witted and smart.  She loved flowers and was blessed with a green thumb.  She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother who cherished the time she spent with her family.  Avalene also enjoyed attending Covenant Church.  In addition to her parents, her three brothers, Lonnie, Bobby and Alan Beasley and her childhood friend who was more like a sister, Terri Sutton, all preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Terrie Woods and fiancé, Tom Bell of Fairmont, West Virginia; two grandchildren, Michaela Woods and Jared Scott, both of Fairmont, West Virginia; siblings, Colleen Oder and husband, Troy of Jesup, Kathy Truitt of Screven, Darlene Beasley of Screven, Earlene Clark of Jesup and Christopher Boatright and wife, Nichole of Waycross and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Dover Beasley of Jesup.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup followed by a celebration of life at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Guyvie Beasley officiating.

Interment will be private.

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