Carolyn Avon Lea, age 84, of Modesto, CA, formerly of Hot Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA.  She was born August 23, 1934 in Sparkman, the daughter of the late Newton King and Vera Nall Bledsoe. Avon was a Baptist and attended Manning Baptist Church for many years.  She was a retired sales representative for Home Interiors and Gifts. Avon was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sister in law, Cletus and Lena Belle Bledsoe, and her husband, Bobby Charles Lea.

Survivors are three sons, Charles Michael Lea (Debbie) of Fernly, NV, Richard Allen Lea (Debi) of Modesto , CA , and Jeffrey Lynn Lea (Qin) of Modesto , CA , Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Manning Baptist Church with Bro. James Blackwood officiating .

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Pm Friday at Welch Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Delamar Cemetery .

Memorials to Delamar Cemetery Fund c/o Donnie Denton, 2228 N. Hwy 7, Sparkman , AR 71763 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.