Ava Ree Colley, 15, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born in Tupelo, MS and was a sophomore at Belmont High School. She attended Palestine Community Church.
Services will be Friday, September 5, 3 p.m. at Palestine Community Church, Paden, MS with Bro. Scotty Young and Bro. Danny Young officiating. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Thursday, September 4, beginning at 5 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, Dennis, MS. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
Ava is survived by her parents, Eric and Amanda Colley; siblings, Michael Hunter Colley, Mollie Colley and Katelyn Colley; grandparents, Mike and Betty Colley and Danny and Lanelle Young; uncles and aunts, Amy and Derrick Dexter, Donnie and Kayla Colley, Brandon and Brandy Young and Denise Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Jody Hollis, Pete and Martha Colley and Vida Nichols.
Pallbearers will be Eric Colley, Hunter Colley, Donnie Colley, Nick Colley, Derrick Dexter, Jackson Dexter, Ethan Dexter and Bradley Sparks.
