Louise Whitson Reel
February 4, 1935 ~ January 20, 2022
Born in:
Yancey Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailLouise Whitson Reel, 86, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Mrs. Reel was born February 4, 1935, in Yancey County to the late Noah and Fannie Howell Whitson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Reel (1996), a son, Michael Reel and a grandson Cody McElroy.
Mrs. Reel had worked as a secretary for several insurance agencies and more recently in the corporate office of Ingles. She adored her grandchildren and great-granddaughter and was devoted to Jesus. She was a member of Newfound Baptist Church.
Her family include her daughter, Beth Ammons (Jimmy); son, Joe Reel; grandchildren Bailey Ammons and Lexi Ammons, and great-granddaughter, Kira McElroy.
Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m. Wednesday at Newfound Baptist Church with the Revs. Bradley Johnson and Ricky Townsend and Mr. John Burton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Services
Funeral Service: January 26, 2022 2:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
Visitation: January 26, 2022 1:00 pm - March 12, 2026 2:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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We are sorry for your loss. We attended Newfound with your mom.she was a beautiful lady inside and out. Such a godly lady.. Heaven gained a new chior member.praying for you all as you move forward. Friends in Christ
Rex&Barbara Ingle
For Joe and Beth and other members of the family, There are just no words to express the sorrow so many of us are experiencing over the loss of your precious mama. Louise was truly one of the finest Christians who exemplified the love of Jesus. If you talked to her for any length of time, You would soon realize how devoted and true she was about doing God’s work in ministering to others. Her family literally meant the world to her. God has a plan for each and every one of us and I know He smiled when He thought of her. We all are blessed just being able to call her friend. She now is in that joyous place that we all know to be heaven, happy and rejoicing to be in HIS presence. Love in Christ
May the Lords face be shining upon you.
Joe, Beth, and family, We have such wonderful memories of Louise and your family. We are all having dinner tonight and talking about Louise and what a special lady she was. She was so elegant, sweet, and lived her life for Jesus. Our love to all of you!
Louise will be missed.
Beth I wish I could be there with you but I I am sending you love condolences from afar. Your mother was a beautiful person inside an out and I know she loved you dearly, your family is in my thoughts and prayers I love you, always!
Rest in Peace
My heart hurts to let her go, but I know she’s with our Lord and Savior. Praise Jesus! She has been such an amazing role model for the younger generation! What a blessing she has always been to my family and to me.
Mrs. Reel was a warm and giving person. She taught a Sunday School class when I was a child in the pepto-bismol colored room at Newfound Baptist Church. 🙂 She was quite gracious to my mother in her last years on earth. She visited her, prayed with her, and loved her. I am praying for you, Beth and Joe, during this sad time.
Louise was such a Beautiful Person .Her sweet smile was always so welcoming .Never knew a stranger .She will be missed .Love and hugs to all.
Dear Beth and Joe, I will miss Aunt Louise so bad. She has always been a role model for me since I was a small child. She was the beautiful older sister I never had. I’m sending love and prayers for the hard days that lie ahead.
Louise was a very special lady. Our prayers are with the family.
Beth and Joe – Your Mom was one of those special people that pass into our lives. I will always cherish the memories of her and our friendship traversing from her providing daycare for my daughter Lara to being a co-worker with me in the 70s. She was a kind and loving person. My love to you both, Larry
Beth sorry to hear about your Mother.
Debbie DuVall Morris
Sorry to hear about your Mother.
Debbie DuVall Morris
Beth and Joe,
So sorry for your loss.
Beth, Joe and family… Larry and I were so sorry to hear about your sweet mom. We were blessed to go to church with her years ago. She was such a precious woman. Our love and prayers are with each of you.
Louise was such a beautiful, kind, Christ-filled lady. I will miss seeing her sweet smile at church but take comfort in knowing she is with Jesus! Much love to Joe and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth and Joe, Your Mother was such a beautiful Godly Lady inside and out. I will always remember how kind she was and friendly. I am thankful I had the opportunity to go to church with your family years ago at Newfound. Praying for each of you and all your family members.
Susan Chambers Wooten