Trish Lancaster
October 30, 1944 ~ January 1, 2002
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ms. Patricia Anne (Trish) Kirby Lancaster died Tuesday January 1, 2002, at Solace, the inpatient care facility of Mountain Area Hospice, in Asheville.
Ms. Lancaster was born October 30, 1944, in Charlotte to the late Charles E. and Betty Turner Kirby. She graduated from Asheville High School and NC State University. She worked as a paralegal for the Van Winkle Law Firm in Asheville, having worked in a similar capacity from 1976 to 1998 with the law firm of Maupin, Taylor and Ellis in Raleigh.
An active member of the Cathedral of All Souls Episcopal Parish in Asheville, Ms. Lancaster had served most recently as chairperson of the church’s 2000 Arts Show. A noted watercolorist, she was the recipient of many juried art show awards. Well known also for her culinary skills, Ms. Lancaster wrote a weekly food column for the Raleigh News and Observer for seven years.
She was a frequent volunteer with many civic and charitable organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and the AIDS Service Agency for Wake County. Ms. Lancaster’s intense love of animals led to her becoming an active member of the Board of Directors of the Wake County S.P.C.A.
She is survived by an uncle, several cousins, and an extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2002, at the Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore, Asheville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wake County S.P.C.A, Mountain Area Hospice, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
I was blessed to have been one of the people that knew Trish at some point in her life, and enjoyed working with her at Maupin Taylor. She was a very talented lady, and one of the most unique individuals I have ever met. I will miss hearing from her through our mutual friends. God Bless.
Trish was my friend and companion at work for many years – what a bright and intelligent person she was ! Rest in peace.
Trish was my friend and companion at work for many years – what a bright and intelligent person she was ! Rest in peace.
Please convey my sympathy to Trish’s family. She was truly a special person. When she touched your life you seldom forgot her kindness and generousity.
I want to express my sympathy to Trish’s family. She was truly a pleasure to know, a treasure indeed. The Van Winkle Law Firm ‘family’ will miss her gentle spirit very much.
I am sorry I will miss the Memorial Service. Trish was a kind and caring friend. She had a wide circle of friends who were with her always. She will be missed by many.
My sympathies to Trish’s family and extended family. She was a talented lady and will be remembered for sharing those talents with many others.
may i express our heartfelt sympathy to trish’s family. she was fine and sweet lady. i shall always remember the friendship and support she gave my son as a young attorney and during some very difficult days in his life. may her soul rest in peace.
Our sympathies to Trish’s family. We were priviledged to know her and just some of her many talents. She was a lovely person, and we will miss her. Dan & Kathy Roebuck
I know each of us has a special place in our respective hearts for Trish. John Millberg and I both regret that we can’t be in Asheville today, but we’re there in spirit. We both knew Trish as a coworker and friend, and I was fortunate enough to know her as an angel sent on a special mission to save me from a fiery pit. I don’t think I ever adequately repaid Trish for all of her kindness to me, but perhaps we can all further her memory by doing good deeds for animals in her name. Thanks, Trish.
Trish was a good friend to me for many years. She really came through for me when I needed it. I loved her sense of humor and kindness. It was a treat to see her church this fall with her. God bless you Trish and all your many friends. You really enjoyed life.
Paula