Edith Souther Willingham
March 17, 1922 ~ November 5, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Edith May Souther Willingham, 89, died Saturday November 5, 2011.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Wade H. and Lavada Williams Souther. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Omer George Willingham, Jr.; grandson, Joshua Willingham and numerous brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Willingham was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Reed Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, David L. Willingham and his wife, Julie, and George Wiley Willingham and his wife Betty, all of Asheville; one daughter, Shelia Gwen Willingham Hedges and husband, John, of Pittsburgh, PA.; and a granddaughter, Victoria Willingham.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, at 11 AM in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road. The Rev. Randy Melton will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in Green Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Suite 105A, 28801.
Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road, is assisting the Willingham family.
We consider it an honor & priviledge to have known Ms. Willingham…she was a beautiful woman & very special to all of us! We will be thinking of the family during this time.
Fondly,
Home Instead Senior Care
David I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was a wonderful woman. Take comfort in knowing we will all see our loves ones again someday. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Love Pam Anders Petit
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Family,
God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time. It is not easy when you loose your parents. The only comfort you have is knowing we will all be together again.
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We love you guys.
Mike, Amanda, Rowan, and Aidan
David,
Oour thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. You can have the assurance that she is in a much better place and is suffering no more. Maybe she has met my Mom……Love you guys,
Mary and Jack
Wiley, Dave and Shelia-
I have fond memories of your Mom taking us around as kids to church, town, the movies and ball practice. She was such a sweet lady. My deepest sympathy-
Gary Miller
David and Julie:
Elizabeth and I are sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. It has been tough being so far away from home and our Mothers. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Elizabeth and Harold Hudson
Dave,
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Take comfort in remembering the good times. Will be thinking of you and your family.
Wiley,
Sorry to hear of your Mother passing away. I will be thinking of you and Betty.
Shelia/Wiley/David;
Mom just told me of your mother’s death. I remember your Mom fondly as someone who truly cared for the Oakley kids; she really affected my life through VBS and other church activities. Those were good days growing up with you all. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. God’s love will heal heavy hearts in his good time. Blessing,
LJ