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Ava Thompson is the Co-Trustee of the Ava Gardner Living Trust and the great-niece and namesake of Ava Gardner. She is a retired educator with a BS Degree in Speech Communication and an MS Degree in Educational Administration. Over the span of her career she served as a high school English teacher, a middle school and high school principal, and a district level administrator. Ava is also recently retired from semi-professional drag racing and enjoys cycling and spending time with her four grandchildren.

Black and white photo of Ava's gravestone with coffin and flowers and mourners under umbrellas in the back

Coming Home

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In January 1990, my heart was full, and I was brimming with excitement. I had recently spoken with my Aunt Ava about a trip she was planning to make home to North Carolina. Despite the difficulties…

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Ava Silver, Ava Thompson, Lynell Seabold with Play Poster

A Great Day in London

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Saturday, March 12 was a beautiful, sunny day in London and very exciting for me and my daughter, Ava Malissa. We were in London to see the play, Ava: The Secret Conversations, with Elizabeth McGovern…

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