Alice Estella Burwell
April 5, 1911 ~ December 30, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Alice Estella Lynch Burwell went to be with our Lord Thursday, December 30, 2010.
Mrs. Burwell was the treasured wife of the late Col. Clyde M. Burwell and is survived by her children, Susan B. Israel and Paul Edward Burwell and wife, Thereasa C. Burwell; grandsons, John Paul Burwell, Jason M. Israel, and Scott E. Burwell, and two great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews who were greatly loved by her.
Mrs. Burwell was born April 5, 1911, in Perry County, Indiana, to the late Minerva Caroline Walker Lynch and William Lynch.
Col. and Mrs. Burwell and their children moved to Asheville in 1959, and immediately developed a love for their church, friends, community and beautiful blue mountains. For 20 years Mrs. Burwell taught Sunday school for young people at Morningside Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and took pleasure in her involvement with her garden club. She was a loving mother, loyal friend, and gracious lady.
The family of "Miss Alice" thanks her caregivers, Roberta Pearcy, Martha Berglind, Jerrika Jeter, and her friend and physician, Dr. Marianne Soufas, all of whom cared for her with the love and compassion of angels. For ten years Grace Meadows was Miss Alice's caregiver, buddy, housekeeper and devoted friend and Miss Alice's family is eternally grateful to her.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Tunnel Road chapel of Groce Funeral Home, East Asheville, with the Rev. Dr. Joe Babb officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Morningside Baptist Church, 14 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28805, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Ann and I were distressed to learn of the passing of my beloved Aunt Alice, my mother’s sister. She was such a special lady whom we did not get to see often enough but enjoyed her corrspondence and our infrequent phone conversations. She will be truly missed by the plethora of nephews and nieces who mourn her passing. Dan & Ann Polk
Dear Paul and family, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Sometimes we don’t understand why things happen but we do know that God’s Grace is sufficient and it will see us through these difficult times. It’s wonderful to know that we can see them again in heaven. Its not goodbye but we’ll see you in a little while. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice was such a joy to know. She radiated charm and a lovely smile in most all circumstances. How she will be missed by all of the family and all those who knew her. How blessed we were to have her all these years. Roy & Julia DeHart
Susan and Family,
I know all to well that a Mother going on to her new home in heaven and leaving us behind leaves such a hole in our lives.There is a peace that we will join them again one day.Your Mother had the sweetiest smile and spirit of anyone I know.It always warmed my heart to see her walk in the Church doors.I pray now that you feel the love of God as she has done.I Love you .
I was so sad to see the passing of Alice this morning. I was her hair stylist and it was always a joy for her to come in. I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, she will be missed.
My heart and prayers are with you at this time.
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of cousin Alice. That leaves me as the only first cousin remaining on her mother’s side of the family. I will miss our phone conversations and receiving her beautiful handmade cards. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will all miss a truly beautiful lady.
Our condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers our with you in this difficult time.
sorry about your loss alice was a wonderful and caring lady
Susan, I am sorry to hear that your mother passed. Your love for her was apparent in your conversations about her. You were a pleasure to work with and I wish you the best.
Dear Susan and Paul,
Irv and I are so sorry to hear of Aunt Alice’s passing. We didn’t get to see her often but knew her as a gracious lady. We haven’t had the chance to visit with you and Paul much either. I hope that we can have a Lynch family reunion sometime soon. You ar in our prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Gwen and Irv Lambert
Susan and Paul,
I have just now learned of your mother’s death. She was a regal lady, with intelligence and wit. I enjoyed every meeting I had with her. I will miss her. Steve Griffin