Marvella G. Avery 61, died Saturday early morning October 26, 2019 at her residence in Cornwall surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 7, 1958 in Lancaster, PA the daughter of Robert Bushong Graybill and Marvella Goddard (Rich) Graybill. Marvella was a graduate of Manhiem Township High School in Lancaster, PA. and received her BS Degree from Davis and Elkins College. She married James Avery on October 17, 1981 in Lancaster, PA . Mickey was someone who saw the best in everyone. She was a positive optimistic person who loved being with her family. She was an avid gardener who could coax anything to grow and a wonderful cook. She loved hiking in the woods with Jim, checking out new places and exploring Vermont, a place she and Jim loved so much they stayed after traveling the country together. Animals and children loved her, she had a warmth and kindness that was unparalleled. Survivors are her husband James Avery, of Cornwall, and their children, Leigh Avery and husband Greg Troughton, of Groton, MA, Michael Avery, of Sacramento, CA, Robert Avery and Marvella Avery both of Cornwall. Also by her sisters, Deborah Eshelman (John) of Lancaster, PA and Pamela Reeves (Mark) of Port Treverton, PA by her granddaughter Lyla Troughton and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 4, 2019 at 11 A.M. at the Cornwall Congregational Church, with the Rev. Mary Woodman as the Celebrant. There will be time during the service for people to share their thoughts and memories of Mickey. Visiting hours will be held from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Contributions can be sent to a charity of your choosing, some suggestions from the family are- Otter Valley Activities Association or the Jimmy Fund to help further the fight against cancer. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home The Family will be holding a celebration of life at a future date TBD in the spring of 2020. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Visitation Monday, November 4, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cornwall Congregational Church 2598 VT-30 Cornwall, VT 05753 Funeral Service Monday, November 4, 2019 11:00 AM Cornwall Congregational Church 2598 VT-30 Cornwall, VT 05753