Hilda Irma Styron
June 16, 1914 ~ March 11, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville ~ Hilda Irma Muller Styron, 88, of Tuckaway Drive, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Born in London, England, Mrs. Styron was the daughter of the late Theodore and Meta Gertzmund Muller and the wife of the late William Litchfield Styron of Southport and co-founder of Cape Fear River Pilots Association, who died in 1973.
Mrs. Styron attended Columbia University and Juliard School of Music. She was involved in the Asheville Civitan Club as well as the Southport, NC Garden Club prior to her move to Asheville. She was a member of St Philip's Episcopal Church in Southport and then All Soul's Cathedral in Asheville.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Styron Coring of Asheville and Jean Susan Styron of Pittsburgh, PA; four grandchildren, Dr. Angela Hutcherson, Rhonda Greene, Jennifer Hunt and Stephanie Hrinda; six great-grandchildren, Samantha Richards, Sky and Sydney Greene, Hunter, Morgan and Carter Hrinda and a special niece, Julia Spencer of Bolivia, NC.
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 12:30 PM at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Southport, NC. Interment will follow in Northwood Cemetery in Southport.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Feed The Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
I will always remember the privilege of being with Mom during her last few days on earth and being able to say everything I had to say before she left us. Her passing was quick and peaceful. I thank God that I was the one to care for her the last 10 years of her life, along with Ilsa, Debbie, Chuck & Pam. I will miss her terribly, but I know we will be together in eternity with our Creator.
I love you all and are grateful to have been able to share memories of grandmother with you. Mom, you did a terrific job taking care of her and I am very proud of you. Love, Angela
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Good News of Salvation
1 ‘The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn,
3 To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.’
Our Father delights in the homecoming of His Saints. The enemy has found no victory in the departure of Mrs. Styron, for soon we shall se her once again in Heaven. Carol, your family in Christ loves you and we are so glad that you are apart. May God Bless you & your family during this time and the times to come.
Although we had not had contact with Aunt Hilda directly for many years she was much a part of our lives. We have many wonderful memories of her visits to our homes in the past. Her exuberance for all who came in contact with her will not soon be forgotten, No matter when or where she was always a willing participant. Although sometimes misunderstood she had a heart of gold and always gave to our family with love. We will miss her deeply. Carey, Julia, Carey, Jr., David, Sharon and Family.
We were honored to be able to share in the graveside memorial service for Hilda. It was so special! We remember Hilda’s beautiful smile . . . it will remain as a Blessing with us always!
The little I knew of Hilda I liked and she was good company for my mother at Roff Family Care Home
JGM