Laquita Joy Avery Obituary (1941 - 2023)

Laquita Joy Avery was born in Cooper, Texas on October 9th, 1941. She passed away Tuesday October 17th at the age of 82 years old in Pearland, Texas. Laquita grew up in Pasadena, Texas where she graduated from Pasadena High School in 1960. She was very involved within post high school events up until earlier this year, it was a huge passion of hers. Eventually Laquita settled into a career within the marketing side of the grocery industry. During this time, she married Dale D. Spicer and had her daughter Dorinda. Later in life Laquita married Douglas L. Avery who would later proceed to her in death. She then moved to Friendswood, Texas in 2015 to be closer to her family. As a people person, Laquita gravitated towards working with a local estate sale service where she created many deep and meaningful friendships. Everyone who would cross paths with Laquita couldn't help but fall in love with her bubbly and authentic personality. Laquita was the life of the party; she will be remembered by her family and friends for generations to come. She is preceded in death by her first husband Dale D. Spicer and Later husband Douglas L. Avery; Parents; Brothers Johnny Tedder, James Lee Tedder, and Ronny Tedder. Laquita is survived by her daughter, Dorinda (Spicer) and husband Tyson Richmond of Bayou Vista, Texas. Step-son Dale Fowler and wife Carol of Rye, Texas, Step-daughter Denise (Fowler) Bekeris and Husband Edward of Prince Frederick Maryland; Grandchildren Hayley Spicer-Kendall and Maddison Richmond of Friendswood, Texas; Robert Pilling and wife Ann-Marie Of Prince Frederick, Maryland; Dale Fowler Jr and wife Michelle of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Eddie Fowler of Rye, Texas; Great Grandchildren Matthew and Christopher Fowler, and Harper Pilling.