Annie Lee Orr
December 17, 1917 ~ March 11, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
ANNIE LEE CURTIS ORR
Annie Lee Curtis Orr, 91, of 6-B Heather Way, Candler, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center, Candler.
Mrs. Orr was born December 17, 1917, in Franklin, the daughter of the late Frank Edwin and Aileen Baird Curtis.
She had been a member of Acton United Methodist Church since 1950, where she was a member of the chancel choir for many years, had served as Church Treasurer, and had been a member of various committees, including the Board of Trustees, Parsonage Committee, Finance, Staff-Parish, Worship and Nominations. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, serving as Treasurer, then Secretary, and was made a life member of the UMW.
Mrs. Orr was a delegate to the Western North Carolina Annual Conference for eight years and participated with four separate Global Ministries teams in Mexico, Jamaica, Panama and Haiti. She was also an active volunteer with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile Program for 35 years.
She was an avid traveler and crossword puzzle solver and was a beloved and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Orr is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Earl "Tommy" and Donna Orr of Candler; a daughter and son-in-law, Eva Ann and Joel Kendrick of Belmont; six grandsons and wives, Thomas Brent and Anita Orr of Candler, Jerry Brandon and Tina Orr of Candler, Lee Robin Orr of Candler, William Jacob III and Rhonda McLean of Belmont, James Graham and Ally McLean of Orangeburg, SC, and Martin Clay and Jennifer McLean of Gastonia, and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Ray Orr, four brothers, Hugh Edwin Curtis, Frank Smith Curtis, Thomas Edwin Curtis and William Asbury Curtis; two sisters, Sue Curtis Walker and Eleanor Curtis Waldrop, and a special cousin, Grace Baird Jamison.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Acton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Mills officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to Acton United Methodist Church, 171 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Pisgah Manor for the loving care they provided for Mrs. Orr.
To Eva Ann and family:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. My prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do to help, just let me know.
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
So sorry to hear about Annie Lee, Tommy. We all loved her. Our heart-felt condolences to you and yours and all the family.
I have known Anna Lee for a lot of years, she being a neighbor of mine on Homestead Road. She was a beautiful person on the inside as well as her outward appearance.
I can almost hear her say:
‘Please do not be unhappy just because I am out of sight. Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ‘Annie Lee, I welcome you.’ And when it’s time for you to go….from that body to be free, remember you’re not going…you’re coming here to me.’
May God give you His Grace, Mercy, Peace and Comfort at this difficult time in your lives.
Tom you have our depest empathy at a very trying and tiring time. Your mom was a wonderful lady and we’ll all fondly remember our chaperone up at the cabin in Avries Creek.
May God give you strength in your grief.
Sam & Judy
So sorry to hear of your loss. But happy to know she has been reunited with Daddy – Boykin, to her. 🙂 Annie Lee will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember her sweet, gentle spirit and how, when she was around, things always seemed brighter. She had a gift for making each person feel special. I know she will be missed greatly. My heart is with you as you say so long.
Tommy and family, our sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Joyce Creasman and Richard Neal
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed Annie Lee at Pisgah Manor. We did not get to care for her long, but during that time she grabbed our hearts. During Activities she participated in, she always smiled and had a kind word for others. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Carolyn Link
Tommy and family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Family of Annie Lee Orr:
So sorry to hear about Annie Lee’s death. She was a good friend of my parents Max and Oberia Dillingham at Acton United
Methodist Church and I knew her all my life. She was always faithful to her church and I enjoyed talking to her as I grew up. My family and I are praying for you.
We loved talking with Annie Lee at Church. She will be missed by all.
Just a note to let you know we are thinking of you all at this time..Even though we know she is a better place, its so hard to let our Moms go. Our thoughts ,love and sympathy are with you at this difficult time…Terrell and Sue Lewis
My memories are of a kind and dear lady whom spent many hours talking to me on the phone. She shared her awesome bread recipe and was there for me when I needed someone to talk to. She’ll be greatly missed.
Love,
Wendie Orr
The late Jerry Orr’s daughter and Uncle Ray and Annie Lee Orr’s niece.
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your family. Tommy,your mother was always such a bright light and so very kind to me for many years.
Eva Ann & Tommy I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Marilyn Plott Hamilton
Tommy & Donna, We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It is always hard to lose your Mother but with God’s help, we learn to make it through times like these.
Tommy, I was sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. From reading the obituary I believe that she must have been a wonderful lady. I know you will miss her greatly. I want to thank you for taking the time to befriend my mother (Burbee). I enjoyed hearing about your encounters with Burbee and your helping her by being sure she had her walker. Thanks, Lance
Eva Ann
Our mothers have died within a few weeks of one another. I am sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. My brother Lance called to tell me.
You and your brother were both aware of and kind to my mother when you visited Pisgah Manor for which I am very appreciative. Do take care and hold your mother’s memories close to your heart.
Duane Wait
Eva Ann, I extend my sympathy to you in the home-going of your Mother. Joyce told me she died shortly after Aunt Mazel. God bless you and keep you in His tender and loving care. Earlene Offholter Griffith
I want to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Annie Lee was so loved by my father and her brother, Hugh Curtis. We enjoyed the times we visited with her since childhood. I’ve still got her sourdough bread starter and am still making it! I still remember the Jackson family reunions she attended with us. She was very special to me, and I know you will miss her greatly, as I will.