Linda Gasperson Earwood
August 28, 1943 ~ October 29, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
LINDA GASPERSON EARWOOD
ASHEVILLE - Linda Gasperson Earwood, of Asheville, passed to heaven on Friday, October 29, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Buncombe Co., Ms. Earwood was the daughter of the late Lester and Lorene Brown Gasperson.
Ms. Earwood was a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church. She had a joy and love for our Lord Jesus and a life long passion to help others less fortunate. She worked for Dillard's Department Store and retired as an area manager.
Ms. Earwood is survived by her son and granddaughters, Jeff Taylor, of Asheville, Amber and Ashley; sister, Sharon McGlamery (Ed) of Candler; brother, Lester Gasperson (Sherry) of Dandridge, TN; close friend, Bill Ware of Asheville; and two great-grandchildren Kylie and Ty.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held at Bent Creek Baptist Church on Saturday November 6th at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. The family will welcome friends immediately following the service.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the nursing staff at the Laurels of Summit Ridge for the care and kindness they gave to her.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Bent Creek Baptist Church 1554 Brevard Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 or the Juvenile Diabetes Association 312 N. Eugene St. Ste. D Greensboro, NC 27401.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
I have known Linda for 28 years and she was my ‘other Mother’. She was a beautiful, loving, generous woman, and she was an incredible Nana Banana to my daughters. I love her and I will miss her very much.
Jeff, Sharon, Lester and family, we all are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We were neighbors and friends for many year’s.My grandmother McElroy and all my Uncles thought of your family as ours. Linda and I had so such fun together in our teen years. I will always have her in my heart. She is at home today in Heaven with all our loved ones. All our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, when prayers go up Blessings come down. Jeff, she loved you more than life, I can just see her face today when you were born. All the love a mother’s dream that could ever come true. Her angel on this earth and for eternity. May God Bless all of you. Joretta, J.C., Uncle John McElroy, and Stanley . Uncle Paul is visiting with Linda in Heaven today. All our love, the McElroy Family
It was a honor getting to work with and getting to know Linda. She is missed very much. She was a fighter, I miss her!!! My prayers are with her family. Jennifer Wisor (from The Laurel’s)
Our heart & prayers go out to you. You are very dear friends and we love you.
Don & Pat Penley
Jeff, Amber and Ashley I am so sorry for your loss. Nanna bo nanna was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love always Barbara
Linda was a class mate at Erwin , 1961 and she was such a joy to be around. She wrote a note in my 1961 year book that expressed her hope that my life would count for God and that His blessings would follow me all my life. My best wishes to the family and that we should take comfort in knowing that we will see her on the Other Side. Charles
We share your sorrow in the loss of Linda. May all your happy memories comfort you during this sad time.
It’s sad to learn of Linda’s death and I wish her family all the best in these times of grief. I first met Linda when we were in our early teens and even at that young age she was a strikingly beautiful young girl. What I remember about her was her outgoing personality and although I had somewhat of a crush on her I was to shy to talk very much as we walked around the road together. Linda nicknamed me Cheyenne and called me that for a couple of years back in the mid 1950’s. God bless her and her family as I am sure she will be sorely missed.
Hi Jeff
Saw your mother’s obituary in the newspaper and wanted to extend my condolences. I am sorry to hear about her passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Remember she will always be in your heart.
MaryEllen