Dianne (Fallen) Avret

Dianne Fallen Avret, 75, of Lyons, GA, died Sunday, August 2nd at her home after an extended illness.  She lived most of her life in Lyons and was a 1962 graduate of Lyons High School.  She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Elementary Education, and retired from teaching at Lyons Primary School.  She was a member of Lyons United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Eunice Higgs Thompson; mother, Loyce Thompson Poole; and father, Floyd Fallen.

She is survived by two sons, Clint Avret of Jacksonville, Florida, Chad Avret and wife Alana of Statesboro, GA; and one daughter Christy Metts and husband James of Lyons; one sister, Elaine Fallen Graham, Bluffton, SC; eleven grandchildren, Shaye Strickland, Georgia Avret, Sophie Strickland, Evan Avret, Grace Avret, Elizabeth Avret, Lane Avret, Hannah Metts, Hailey Metts, Sidney Metts, and Clay Metts.

A private family funeral service will be held with Reverend Dannie Williams officiating.  Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

Since arrangements were made, the family has learned of recent exposure to COVID.  Due to this information, we have decided the visitation this evening will be drive thru only to encourage social distancing.  While no one in the immediate family has tested positive, we want to be safe as your health is our priority.  In light of these events, the family will have a private service and burial tomorrow.  We thank you all for your love and support during this time.

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475. 

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