Alice Carey Gallagher
February 13, 1930 ~ November 23, 2020
Born in:
Shamokin, PA
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville- Alice Carey Gallagher, 90, of Asheville, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Arbor Terrace.
Born in Shamokin, PA, Carey resided in Miami, Florida for 50 years before moving to Asheville. Carey’s father, Spencer Kimmel, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and died in the Battle of Britain when she was twelve. Carey was dedicated to her daughter, Pam, animals and the underdog.
She was survived by her husband, Helmut Stelzer; one daughter, Pamela Lessig as well as a beloved granddaughter, Hope.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society of Asheville.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Private Burial:
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535
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Pam you are in my thoughts and prayers. So many memories of Carey flood my heart.
Farewell to a great lady.
Thank you for the years of your friendship and the many times you were there for me and my family. You will be greatly missed.❤️
Even though I lost touched with you, I have never forgotten the kindness you gave and shared with me. Thank for being there when I needed you.
Even though I lost touched with you, I have never forgotten you. I have never forgotten your kindness, generosity, and compassion you showed me when I needed it the most. You and Pam were surely God sent! I am sure you are greatly missed by every life you touched!