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