Hampton- Lois Keithley Avant, 85, widow of Harvey Anderson Avant, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2014. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she worked many years as a receiving clerk at the Base Exchange on Langley Air Force Base. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Mrs. Avant is survived by her daughter, Shelia B. McKay and sons, Harvey A. Avant, Jr. and William B. Avant, Sr., all of Hampton; seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.