Avonni Evans

Avonni Evans, 12, passed away on May 28, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Avonni was born on June 21, 2010, in Lima, Ohio, to John Barnett and Carolyn Evans.

Avonni loved volleyball, dancing, making TikTok videos, swimming, spending time with her friends, and hanging with her brothers, mom and grandma. Avonni accepted Christ as her Savior in February of 2023. She enjoyed shopping and traveling. Avonni was kind to everyone but yet wasn’t afraid to speak her mind.

Along with her mother, she is survived by two grandmothers, Jackqueline Barnett and Carlene Holloway; maternal grandfather Richard Evans; siblings: Terek Evans, Deshon Evans, Makai Evans, Jordan Barnett, Jamir Townsend, Troy Barnett, Michael Barnett, Ja’nah Barnett, Toni Barnett, and Johntez Sims; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and a special niece Journee.

She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Kiara Barnett; two uncles; and an aunt.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.  A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 328 E. 4th St., Lima, OH.  Pastor David Kelly will officiate.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.