Louella Crowder Metcalf
April 6, 1919 ~ October 11, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Louella Crowder Metcalf, 93, of Candler, died peacefully Thursday, October 11, 2012, at Pisgah Manor.
A native of Madison Co., she was the daughter of the late Mack and Jearl Dean Hollifield Crowder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Byrd Metcalf; grandson Patrick Metcalf; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Metcalf attended Mars Hill High School. When her father died in 1935, she dropped out of school to help care for her younger brothers and sisters. She returned to school and graduated in 1938. She was the cafeteria manager at Pisgah Elementary and Enka High Schools, retiring from Enka High School in 1982.
She was an avid reader and puzzle worker, and read through the Bible at least 3 times. She was a great cook: she made yeast rolls that would melt in one's mouth. As a member of the greatest generation, she was careful with money, and tithed long after she was unable to go to church.
She made end of life decisions easy for her children, choosing to leave home to go to a retirement condo, then choosing to go to assisted living. While at assisted living, she was quick to welcome any newcomers, and assisted those in wheel chairs to get to activities and meals. She was never seen angry, or heard saying an unkind word about any person.
Mrs. Metcalf is survived by her daughter, Byrdene Byerly; sons Steve Metcalf and his wife, Donna, and Roger Metcalf and his wife, Anita; grandchildren Jennifer Anderson and her husband, Dan, Eddie and Aaron Byerly, and John Metcalf and his wife, Elizabeth; great-grandchildren Meredith and Elizabeth Anderson, Waylan, Jackson, and Caroline Metcalf; a sister, Kodell Maney; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at Pole Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman and the Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton officiating. Interment will follow at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
A special thank you to the staff of Pisgah Manor for their kind, gentle, and loving care.
Memorials may be made to the Michael Patrick Metcalf Endowment at A-B Tech Foundation, 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Roger,Byrdene and Steve,
I always thought Aunt Louella was an angel…Now she has earned her wings….I love you all very much and I pray for peace for all of you while your heart heals. Louise and Bob
Dear Precious Family, we thank you for memories of a fine lady. She is a most loving individual and a pleasure to know. We empathize and sympathize with your loss. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Gary and Mary Phillips
I am so very sorry to hear that Louella has passed away. What a very lovely lady! I had not seen her in several years, but I have wonderful memories of times when I was a little girl going to Byrd & Louella’s after church on Sunday nights with my mom and dad. She was such a wonderful person to be around. May God give you all comfort during this time of sorrow! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Steve and Roger,
Please know that you are in our thoughts at this sad and difficult time. We both remember your mother from our high school years at the Enka HS cafeteria. I recall what good friends both your parents were to my aunt and uncle, Howard and Mary Jo Harris. We hope you can take comfort in knowing that she had such a long and beautiful life.
All our best,
Cathey & Philip
I am so sorry to know of Louella’s passing. She was a wonderful lady which I have had the pleasure of knowing all of my life. She was undoubtedly ‘the most beautiful lady in Enka-Candler’ Joy Peace, Blessings Love Dorlas Ann
Dearest Byrdene,Steve, Donna and Roger,
We are thinking of all the family and how very fortunate each one of us has been to have had Louella’s most loving example in our lives.
Sorry for your loss of a great Mom, and grandma. Blessing to you all.
ROGER STEVE AND BYRDENE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY.WE LOVED HER DEARLY.SHE LOOKED A LOT LIKE ESTIE. LOVE RAY JEANNIE AND AMY
Will be out of town tomorrow and cannot attend funeral but will always remember Louella’s smile and kind words always as well as Byrd. We will miss her at Pole Creek. Praying for you. Carolyn Stamey
Roger, Steve and Byrdene….and Family….my deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved Mother….She was a wonderful woman and will be so missed by all that knew and loved her…..Prayers to all the family,
To the Metcalf family
Sorry for the passing of our dear friend Louella, we loved her and will miss her very much,
Earl, Marilee and Tracy Austin
I remember your mother like yesterday. Always smiling and always kind. I also remember the rolls. We know she’s in a better place now, being with all the family that has preceeded her.
I know there is rejoicing in Heaven and so many loving family members are welcoming Aunt Louella home. My dad and mother will be right there in their midst. We will all miss her so much but I’m grateful that her suffering here is over.
As a student, I remember Louella’s sweet disposition and smile in the cafeterias at Pisgah and Enka High. In late 2005 I saw her at Pisgah Manor where she was recovering from a broken leg(?). She told me that she actually lived in one of the condos. Prior to that, I don’t believe I had seen her since 1958, but I recognized her immediately. She was a lovely lady.
So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet lady and beautiful to look at. Roger, Steve, and Byrdene, thank you for the honor of being one of her pallbearers. This is indeed an honor because I loved her so deeply. Prayers and love Kermit & Linda
Dear Steve, Roger and Berdine:
We have so many memories of your sweet mother. Who would have thought when I (Sue) was attending Enka High School and seeing your mom each day in the cafeteria, years down the road, Wayne and I would purchase our first home from your mom and dad at 12 English Drive. Another many years would go by and our paths would cross again as we joined Pole Creek Baptist Church. Our memories from there are of this sweet couple who were always so good to one another and had a great sense of humor. They were always laughing about something. For anyone who knew your mother, the words in the obituary described her to a tee. We will all miss her but have no doubt she is enjoying her time with Byrd in Glory.
Dear Roger, Steve and Berdine,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Mother. I do remember the gentle spirit with which she greeted so many students, each and every day at Enka. She and your Dad passed on to each of you such wonderful giving spirits. You are each testaments to your parents. Mrs. Metcalf has been so loved and will be so missed.
Donna
At EHS, Mrs. Metcalf always made sure to overfeed a crowd of guys with bottomless pits. She did this with a gracious smile and compassion for the kids she cared for so lovingly. In our community,she will be missed. In God’s commmunity she will be welcomed. I love you Metcalfs. You are close to my heart as was your mother.
I loved Aunt Louella so much. She was a wonderful woman. I am so thankful that she was a part of my life. What a glorious reunion she is having in Heaven!
Your Mother was the kindest, sweetest person I have ever known. You could see the love in her eyes, hear it in her voice, her laugh. She was one of the first people I wanted my future wife to meet. A trip to NC was never complete without a trip, with Dad, to see her. She took such good care of me when I was young and I will always remember that.
My deepest sympathy to all the family of precious Louella. God bless you.
Dear Family, Mrs. Metcalf made teachers and students alike so very welcome in the Enka High School Cafeteria. She was always smiling and showing love and respect for everyone. She is one of my fondest memories. I was so lost as a first year teacher in ’67, and she helped ease my jitters. I loved her. Anne Putnam Hutzel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Metcalf family, My heart knows about your feelings this day. I have many fond memories of your mother and dad. Byrdeme has been a long time friend and I felt her mother always made a special day for one who visited her. Yes, I remember the rolls and also her biscuits. She sent biscuits, jam, and butter to the Library staff at UNCA which was always a special treat for us. We all know that your mom is in peace and is with God now. She was a lovely lady. You all were very gifted to have your family growing up. Much love to each of you. Annette & Larry Roof
I never had the opportunity to know aunt Louella that well. But, reading the posted condolences tells me volumes. I especially appreciate and enjoyed Tim’s post. But, I love family and want you to know you are on my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief and loss.
Roger and Anita,
Judy and I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts as you celebrate the life of Roger’s mom.We hope that as you adjust and adapt to the loss that you will continually be blessed by the many many contributions she has made and will continue to make to your life quality.
Many thanks for all you do and many thanks for the many years of your friendship and kindness.
Bob and Judy Byrd
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Crowder and Metcalf families. Louella set a wonderful example of a life well-lived… loved by family, friends, and all who knew her.
Steve & Family, I pray that you find peace in our Dear Lord, during this difficult time. Remember the blessings and sweet memories. God bless your family.
What precious memories we have of our times with Lou Ella. Her true welcoming and loving spirit warmed our hearts.While going to college Byrd and LouElla welcomed me in their home during two summers. One of those summers I went to church with them, and I came to personal faith and commitment to Christ which changed my life forever.We thank God for dear Lou Ella. She was a godly,loving woman. Harold and Jean
Our prayer are with the family
Ted and Betty Lou Crowder
Steve, Roger and Byrdene and family,
My sincere thoughts and sympathy are with all of you during the time of loss of your dear Mother.
She was so loved by all who knew her.
Sincerely,
Myra Ramsey