Avery "Lue" Trice was born November 3, 1948 in Shannon, MS to the late Q.P and Annie Foster (surviving). She departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old.

Lue met her husband and high school sweetheart, Bruce Trice, at a school play at Siggers High School in 1964. Years later Lue and Bruce married on Feb 19, 1967 and had their son, Steven Trice. Throughout her 55 years of marriage, Lue frequently mentioned how it was love at first sight when the two met, and they have remained inseparable since.

After marriage, Lue and her family spent a few years living in Chicago, IL before they transitioned back to Shannon, MS where she spent the remainder of her life. Lue was employed at Day-Bright Lighting for 35 years before she retired.

At an early age, Lue professed her faith in Christ and joined Johnson Chapel M.B. Church where she was an active member. Additionally, Lue was a choir member, head of the kitchen committee, and choir treasurer.

Lue had a love for gardening, harvesting, and preserving food items, singing in the church choir, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing recipes. Lue had a kind heart and enjoyed giving to others whether she knew them personally or not. She was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Lue was preceded in death by Q.P. Foster (father), Annie Q. Pounds (sister),Charlie Mae Copeland (aunt),and in-laws T.C. and Odessa McGlown. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Trice; son Steven Trice (Shannon,MS);daughter/ granddaughter Savannah Trice (Denver, CO), granddaughter Asianna Trice (Murfreesboro, TN), and grandson Jalen White (Tupelo,MS). Great-grandchildren: Austin Malone and Teagan Trice. Brothers: Luther Foster Sr. (Robbie), Arther Foster, and Ronnie Foster. Sisters: Tempie (Wardell) Goree, Malverta(Charles)Thompson, and Wanda (Benny) Waller; Brother-in-law: Floyd Trice, and a host of nephews, nieces, sister-in-laws,other relatives, and countless friends.

Lue was well loved by her family, friends, and community. She will truly be missed. The family would like to extend their appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to everyone for your calls, visits, giving, kindness, and support.