Avis Arline Earley, 96, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on October 2, 2026 at Warren Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11 AM at Liberty Baptist Church, Strasburg, Virginia with Pastor Keith Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery.
Avis was born on January 21, 1930 in Millinocket, Maine to the late Conrad and Celia Hatch Ekholm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Archibald Earley Sr.; son, Scott Earley and foster son, Larry Lauder. She was a teacher’s Aide for Warren County Public Schools and owned and operated Nu-Look One Hour Cleaners in Front Royal with her husband.
Survivors include her children, Charles Jr. (Sue), Julie Curry (James), Randall (Katherine) and Carrie Clegg; ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randall Earley Jr., Charles Earley, Shane Strawderman, Luke Shollenberger, Mark Ekholm and Brian Shollenberger.
The family will receive friends One hour prior to the service at the church.
All our love and condolences to the entire Ekholm family! Avis will be missed and we thank God for all of our memories we have of her .
My memories of Mom early go back long ago. The one thing that stands out the most to me is how she consistently took us to church as kids. During that period of time I remember receiving Christ into my life and that was the beginning of my walk with Jesus. I’m thankful that her and dad early open their hearts and their home and took in foster children. That made a difference in my life. She will definitely be missed. Love to all the family.
Sending love and prayers to you all. She was a feisty little firecracker of a lady with a heart of gold.
Love Robin& John
I am sorry to hear about Avis. She and my Mom, (Arlene Keifer) were such good friends. I am sure that they are happy to see each other again.
Avis lived a life that is an example to us all. A dedicated Christian, devoted mom, grandmother to multiple generations and foster mom to many. She always had a smile for everyone she saw. Certainly there are many stars in her heavenly crown for the work she did here for Christ. We were all blessed to have known her. Our prayers go up for the entire family. We love you all.
Avis was my teaching assistant for 3 years. They were wonderful years full of laughter and love. She always had a ready comment to pick me up, encouraging students and teachers with her loving presence, and hard work ethic. She was a consistent professional who got along with everyone. She often told stories of her family, trips to Maine, and of her full life. Know she will be missed by many.