Wilma June Lee Anderson
June 4, 1922 ~ February 8, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Wilma June Lee Anderson, 85, of 75 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Anderson was a native of Asheville and a daughter of the late Richard P. and Ola Fryar Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Anderson, who died in 1981.
A member of West Asheville Baptist Church, she was a decorator at Town House Bakery for over 20 years. She was employed with the Folk Art Center for 25 years and retired from the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild as an honorary member.
Surviving are four daughters, Patricia Anderson Tomberlin and husband Don, Jeanette Anderson, Paulette Anderson Fowler and Virginia Anderson McClure and husband Bud; a son, Thomas Carroll Anderson, all of Asheville; five grandchildren, Jeff Wright, Kent Tomberlin, Mark Wright, Lee Emory, Lisa Melton and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James H. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park with Richard Lee, Lee Emory, Kent Tomberlin, Michael Fryar, Jeff Wright and Bobby Lee serving as pall bearers.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and at other times will be at the residence.
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We would like to express our deep sorrow for the loss of your mother. My mother (Meta Young and father RC Young knew your parents. My mother also worked at Town house bakery and also with Sugar n Spice. We pray that God will bring you comfort. Sincerely Pamela Young Prince and family
To all of the family,
Wilma has always been one of my favorite people. I often told her that if I could choose the person that I would like to be my Mom, she would be the one. We had so many great conversations over many years. I will always remember her gentle voice and her smile. I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. She will hold a place in the hearts of all that she came in contact with, truely a special lady. May God be with all of you now in your time of sorrow. I will never forget you Mom.
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the family.I was a CNA that had sat with Wilma on a few occasions.She was a wonderful lady.I just wanted to let the family know that you will be in my thoughts.
Wilma will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. She not only raised her five children but also helped raise my brother and I. I know that God will welcome this wonderful lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Wilma was a wonderful person, and a friend that I cherished.
Eloise Borchgrevink Farias
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.I hope God comforts all of you during this time.
Tim Freeman
My family and I are members of West Asheville Baptist and are saddened by her passing.Remember that she is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus and that she will now be your guardian angel, watching down on you all. We are praying for you all.
I was very sorry to hear of Wilmas passing. I hope all in the family is doing well.I am very sorry for your loss. With sympathy, Penny
Tommy and Family,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our sympathy to all of Wilma’s family.
We count Wilma as a dear friend, and a rare friend. Wilma was always more than good to the artists at the Folk Art Center. She always put us first, welcoming all of us into her heart where we all thrived. Thank you, Wilma. You have a big heart. See you later.
When Tommy told me his Mom had passed away, I was so saddened. For the brief time that I knew her, I also instantly knew upon meeting her that she was the perfect Mom. The Mom we all dream about having. I am happy to have met such a wonderful woman. So sorry for your loss, but we will all meet again.
Love to you all, Nancy