Alice Cole Iarussi
February 22, 1923 ~ June 26, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Alice Cole Iarussi, 84, of 47 Queen Rd., Candler, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Hominy Valley Retirement Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Opal Gaston Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reynold Paul “Rey” Iarussi, who died in 1984.
A graduate of Candler High School and the St. Genevieve of the Pines Business School, she worked at First National Bank, which later became First Union Bank, as a bookkeeper. In 1965, she moved to Cleveland, OH before returning to Buncombe Co. in the mid 1970’s. She was an accomplished singer and member of the Montmorenci United Methodist Church Choir. She was more recently a member of the Pisgah Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Mrs. Iarussi is survived by her son, Paul J. Iarussi, of Cullowhee; and brother, F. Jack Cole, of Asheville.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in the church’s cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Mr. Cole and Paul. I am sorry about the loss of your sister and mother. It has certainly been my pleasure to have known Mrs. Iarussi. I always enjoyed talking with her. She was such a delightful person.
Paul, You have my deepest sympathy for the the loss of your mother. Please take comfort that Alice is at rest with the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
I am the brother of Eugene Sykes , who was the choir director at Montmorenci for many years.We got to know Alice when the combined choirs of Mt. Pisgah Academy and Montmorenci sang together.We are thankful for her positive Christian influence, and the great memories of singing beautiful music together.We extend our sympathy to her family and many friends at Montmorenci.
Sincerely,
Garry & Judy Sykes
Sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. My thoughts are with the family.
Frankie
Paul,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you. Please take comfort in knowing how many thoughts and prayers are with you each day. I hope the wonderful memories of your mother will help you through this difficult time.
Alice was a lovely lady. We were neighbors and she was my good friend for 52 years. She was a very caring and thoughtful person and I will always remember her.
I have just discovered the notice of Alice’s passing. I am the son of Better Lane Gaston Davis. When my mother passed I and my sons visited Alice. We were there to sprinkel my mothers ashes so she will always be near Grandfather Mountain. It was a wonderful visit. I’m so sorry that my family didn’t keep better contact with the Gason clan. I really don’t know how to reach anyone but would love to reach out and reconnect. All the best Joseph “Nick” Davis. 703-91504126 and by email: GasolineChief@gmail.com