Bonita Case Michales

Bonita Case Michales, 93, of Candler, died on Monday, July 23, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Michales was a daughter of the late Arthur Alvin and Millie Austin Case. She was also preceded in death by her husband James William Michales, who died in 1985, and by three of her brothers. Mrs. Michales was an avid bingo player, enjoyed collecting elephants, and loved to listen to Randy Travis. She is survived by her daughters, Nyoka Limeberry, of Candler, and Patricia Taylor, of Old Fort; sons, Tommy Michales, and J.B. Michales, both of Candler, and James Lynn Michales, of Bent Creek; three sisters; a brother; 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and three special grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Bent Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Propest officiating. Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., and at other times at the home of Doug and Cindy Limeberry, 22 Holcomb Rd., Candler. The family wishes to thank their CarePartners hospice nurse, René: they could not have done it without her. Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.