Alda Poor Fant
May 19, 1928 ~ October 19, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Alda Naomiah Poor Fant, 87, of Asheville, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Givens Health Center.
A native of Transylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Avery Patton Poor Sr. and Reba Orr Poor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Fletcher Fant; three sisters, Kathleen, Miriam and Jane and three brothers, Pat, Tom and Orlee.
Alda graduated from dental hygiene school at the University of Tennessee and became the second dental hygienist in Asheville in 1957. She had been a member of Arden Presbyterian Church since 1958.
She is survived by one sister, Mary N. Poor; two brothers, L.C. Poor and George Poor, as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 23, 2015 in the chapel of Arden Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 PM on Friday at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Brevard.
Memorial donations may be made to the Arden Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.nationalmssociety.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
We will surely miss visiting Alda, but know she is in a much better place now and not suffering. Always enjoyed visiting with her and Mary. The world lost a great soul, but heaven gained one. To the family, I think you can rest assured that she is in heaven now with God and the Angels. May God Bless each one of you and help you bear this great loss.
Alda and I went to Dental Hygiene School at the University Tennessee in Memphis at the same time. (1955-56) We were definitely pioneers in the Profession of Dental Hygiene. WE loved reminiscing about our early years.
Alda was a dear friend, always praying for me and my family’s needs, She was the most devout Christian I have ever known. I loved her and pray for her family, especially Mary who was here faithful care giver for so long.
My heart felt sympathy to all her family.
My mother (Judy wallen Rhymer) spoke fondly of Alda and Sam Fant. I’ve even saw pictures of them in my mother’s photos. I’m not sure exactly if they were just friends or family down the line but I’m so sorry for your loss.
My parents, Reid and Evangeline Liverett, spent many evenings enjoying the company of Sam and Alda. So sorry to hear of her passing. She leaves many smiles and good memories behind. Condolences to the family, especially Mary as she is the one I knew best.
Sad to learn of your loss. Our paper did not arrive timely for us to attend service.. We were always very close to Kathleen and her husband and sons over the years though we saw others of your immediate family over the years. Love to all of you and we will hope to locate Tom or Jim to extend our condolences.