Carol Lee Sweeney Bergholz
April 11, 1950 ~ February 18, 2020
Born in:
Patterson, NJ
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Carol Lee Sweeney Bergholz, 69, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the CarePartners Solace Center. Carol was brought home to God very peacefully by the angels after battling multiple myeloma cancer.
Carol was a very loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. All that have known her remember her sweet, loving, and giving personality. Carol enjoyed hiking, her family and friends, her church family, sewing, and gardening. Everything she touched grew from her love.
Mrs. Bergholz worked in marketing for General Electric for 30 years.
A native of Patterson, New Jersey, Carol was a daughter of the late John J. and Mary Layton Sweeney. She was also preceded in death by brothers Paul and Jim Sweeney.
Surviving are her husband, George Malcolm Bergholz; daughter, Lori Allen; son in law, Bob Allen; step-daughter, Nancy Bergholz; grandchildren, Eli Allen, Abraham Allen, and Nadia Bergholz; and nephew, James Sweeney.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael McFarland and Pastor Richard Tucker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Carol Bergholz to Emmanuel Lutheran Church are welcomed. Emmanuel Lutheran Church 51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Memorial Service: March 7, 2020 11:00 am
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
51 Wilburn Place
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Dear George,
It saddened me to see Carol’s obituary in the HDR. I knew her from the Hiking Club. She was always so gentle and calm and nice to be around. I found those qualities especially admirable. We had hiked together a number of times. She led hikes. She even came to my home to give me advice about landscaping when she was taking the course at CVCC.
She was beautiful inside and out.
Loving kindness is being sent to you and your family during this time. I cannot imagine what you are experiencing Give yourself time to process the loss. My wish is that eventually the fine memories you shared together as husband and wife will be a well of love into which you can reach and find solace.
Peace to you and your family.
Dear George,
It has been many, many years ago, but I think I remember working with you at Superior Continental in Hickory. If I am mistaken, I truly apologize, but your name is not that common around this area and I am rather certain that we did work together, if only briefly, all those many years ago. I am so sorry for your loss, may God Bless you and your family during this time. Your wife sounded like such a loving and caring person.
Lori,
You were one of my first students in my teaching career in elementary school. You were sweet and memorable all on your own, but what stood out as well was the loving, caring mother that supported you. If all things stayed the same, I can not imagine you ever had to doubt her love for you. I know she’ll be missed. She certainly touched my life by showing through her actions an unconditional love and strength that I still find rare today.
Prayers for you, your family, and especially your children.
Much Love, Camilla