Wanda Oliver Elkins

September 2, 1945 ~ May 23, 2025
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Wanda Elkins, faithful servant of Christ, went home to our Lord May 23, 2025 at her home in Asheville.
Born in Eastern TN in 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Rosa Lee Oliver. Wanda was also preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Oliver and Bobby Oliver.
Wanda retired from the City of Asheville Motor Fleet Division after 34 years of service. She loved spending time with family and traveling with them. Wanda was a member of Grace Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. Cancer took her from us much too soon.
Wanda is survived by a loving husband of 61 years, Joe; a daughter, Jolene (John); a son, Scott (Jennifer); five grandchildren, Cherie Grindstaff (Chuck), Crystal Hooper (Nicholas), Ian Elkins, Rosalee Elkins, and Adalai Elkins; six great-grandchildren, Jasmine Larey (Trevor), Calvin, Jordan, Alise, Aidan, and Anthony; a sister, Brenda Payne (Ray); two sisters-in-law, Peggy Oliver and Connie Oliver; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Visitation: May 30, 2025 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: May 30, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: May 30, 2025 3:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
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She had the sweetest spirit. Everything about her was a sweet testimony in love, patience and kindness. I am so sorry for your loss and praying with you as you maneuver this season.