Eva Teague Prestwood
December 31, 1928 ~ May 26, 2012
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Eva Teague Prestwood, 83, of 263 Hogeye Road, Leicester, departed this life and went to be with her husband and her Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Fred C. and Nellie Jones Teague. She was married for 57 years to Hurley R. Prestwood, who died in 2004. She was a member of Big Sandy United Methodist Church and the choir and a member of the Leicester VFD Auxiliary.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda P. Nesbit and husband, John, of Asheville; two sons, Terry J. Prestwood and Virginia Robinson, and Ronald D. Prestwood and his wife, Mary, all of Leicester; seven grandchildren, Brian, Jason, David, Brandon, Jamie, Nicholas, and Zachary; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Bradley; a great-granddaughter, Trey; two sisters, Reva N. Sawyer and husband, Jack, and Wilma Jean Chambers and husband, Robert, two brothers, J. Leonard Teague and wife, Susan, and Denver L. Teague and wife Mabel; and an aunt, Maude Robinson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m. Monday at Big Sandy United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Fred Sibley and Ricky Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorials may be made to the Leicester VFD, PO Box 100, Leicester, NC 28748, or to Big Sandy United Methodist Church, c/o Tracy Shook, 164 Willow Creek Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
We all feel your loss and wish you and yours our best wishes during this time. Celebrate her life and the many times she brought joy to your life and others. Know that God has her now and be comforted in that.
To the family of cousins: Eva always had a smile and was a wonderful 1st cousin. Sorry, we are unable to be at visitation. You have our deepest Sympathy and prayers. God Bless You All. Love you
Eva was so kind and sweet to me growing up in Sandy Mush. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Although, I never knew your Mother, I know her wonderful children. I know that you will miss her deeply but we will all be together one day if Jesus is your Lord and Master. My love and prayers to the family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of our beloved Aunt Eva. May all your fond memories carry you through this time of sorrow. I’m so happy we visited her last year & saw the old homestead where we all had many happy times as children at family gatherings
sorry for yall’s loss, eva is in a happy place now she is with the good lord and her husband.sorry for not being able to attend the funeral.
We are very sorry about the loss of Eva. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Im so sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. Our prayers are with the family during this time of grieving.
Linda, Ronald, Terry, and Families
Reva, Leonard, Denver, Wilma, and Families
I am so sorry to hear about Eva. Rex, Vicki, Chad, and I were on vacation and just heard about her death this morning. I’m also sorry that I was not able to attend her services, but I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and I love each of your very much. What a treasure you all have always been in my life from as far back as I can remember. May each of you sense God’s presence during this most difficult time.
Love,
Rex & Linda Hoglen
Vicki & Chad Lloyd
To Prestwood Family, so sorry to hear about Eva, we were out of town and just found out. Always enjoy talking to her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was so sorry to hear about Eva. She was my cousin and we had many good memories.
With my deepest sympathy!
Ernest Henderson and Family