Avanell Jones Brock

Avanell Jones Brock, age 92 of Resaca, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 31, 2018 at her residence. Avanell was born on April 27, 1926 to the late Albert and Ophelia Jones. In addition to her parents, Avanell is also preceded in death by; her husband, Floyd Brock; sisters, Aileen Greeson, Floy Wright, Daisy Jones, and Ella Ree Morrison; brother, Jay Jones; and special friend, Julia Baker. Avanell was a devoted wife to Floyd Brock for over fifty years. They owned Brock Tire in Calhoun. She was a long-time member of Resaca Baptist Church, and Dorcas Sunday School Class. Avanell was known to many as “MawMaw Falsey.” She was also known for her famous 14 layers chocolate cake and was a wonderful cook. Avanell loved her family. Avanell is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Wendell Redwine of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Betty Brock of Dalton; grandchildren, Tammy and David McQuaig, Wendy and Richie Phillips, Katie Cooper, Kim and Don Standridge, Chris and Sherry Brock all of Dalton, and Chad and Elizabeth Brock of Atlanta; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Britany McQuaig, Brock and Ashlee McQuaig, Wes and Mallory Bolden, Brody Bolden, Cole Cooper, and Jake, Tessa, and Eleanor Brock; great-great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Addie, Preslee, Bailey, and Keaton McQuaig, sister and brother-in-law, Mina and Paul Lusk; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Betty Jones; many nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to give a special thank you to her around the clock caregivers, Tammy and David McQuaig. Additional special caregivers whom the family appreciated so much are: Charlotte Redwine, the wonderful staff of Heartlite Hospice, Denise Beasley, Dana Trowell, Karen Bryan, and Mary. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, September 2nd from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Free officiating. Interment will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will be great and great-great-grandsons, Ryan McQuaig, Brock McQuaig, Wes Bolden, Brody Bolden, Cole Cooper, Jake Brock, Bailey McQuaig, and Keaton McQuaig. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12 PM until the funeral hour at 3 PM at Thomas Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or a memorial contribution in memory of Avanell be made to the Resaca Baptist Church at 3180 Battlefield Pkwy NE, Resaca, Georgia 30735. You may leave the Brock family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Avanell Jones Brock, age 92 of Resaca.