maynor in the backyard suffering from a gunshot wound to his foot. reporter: jacqueline avant was the soul of her family, a pillar in the black community. tell me about her. she was an angel, the matriarch of the avant family. but also a community servant. this is one of the most gentle and loving people you will ever know. reporter: in her early years, avant was a model for ebony fashion fair. she ended up dating and marrying clarence avant. he would always have a car and pick me up. i thought who is this guy. reporter: avant became one of the most successful men in the music industry. his life story told in a netflix documentary the black god godfather. he became a mentor for us all. reporter: avant broke barer as as an agent and manager. this year he tearfully accepted his place into the rock & roll hall of fame. the two were married for 54 years. their ultimate goal was to help
avant was a model for ebony fashion fair. she ended updating and marrying clarence avant. i thought who is this guy? reporter: avant became one of the most successful men in the music industry. his life story told in a netflix documentary the black godfather, produced by their daughter nicole who is married to netflix ceo. he became a mentor for us all. reporter: avant broke barriers as an agent and manager. this year he tearfully accepted his place into the rock & roll hall of fame. through it all, jacqueline was right by his side. the two were married for 54 years. their ultimate goal was to help black people move forward in society. oprah winfrey posted she was numbed and in shock, calling jacqueline avant the classiest, kindest and most calming presence. quincy jones tweeted the heaviest of my heart today is unlike any other that i have ever experienced in my life. former president bill clinton called her a wonderful woman and said she inspired a mir ration,