Alice Gasperson Whiteside
August 8, 1915 ~ January 20, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Alice Gasperson Whiteside, 94, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
Mrs. Whiteside was born in Buncombe Co., on August 8, 1915, and resided in Candler for most of her life. She was a devoted wife to the late William Ray Whiteside; a wonderful and caring mother to the late James Donald and Steven Ray Whiteside; a special mother-in-law to the late Patricia Sentelle Whiteside and Shirley Mann Whiteside; and a sister to the late, Estelle, Teddy, Virginia, Rev. Donald, Watson, and Harry.
She was a member of Glady Baptist Church, of Candler.
She is survived by three daughters, Beki Taylor and husband Ron, of Candler, Shelia Hunter, of Candler, and Diane Jenkins and husband Bruce, of Kernersville; sons, Bill and wife Jo, of Waynesville, Jack and wife Barbara, of Candler, Dennis, of Decatur, AL, Roger, of Candler, and a daughter-in-law, Rochelle, of Candler; sisters, Frances King and Gladys Rogers, both of Asheville; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Charles Sprinkle and Roy Kilby officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The Whiteside family would like to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for giving us such a kind mother, a fair and compassionate mother-in-law, an understanding and forgiving sister, and such a FRIEND like no other, because this was the essence of who Alice "Granny" Whiteside was to all who knew her.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Our dear Cousins and Family,
How we loved Alice, and how my dear Mother, Tootsie, loved her! We shall miss her with all of our hearts, but we rejoice that she is now well and rejoicing in Heaven with all the saints who have gone on before us. This does not keep us from grieving, but thank God we do not grieve as those who have no hope, for our hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ.
There just are not words for a time such as this. Please know that our hearts feel for each one of you, and that dearest Alice will be in our hearts forever.
All our love,
Norma (Half-Pint) & Julian Cochrane
Our love and prayers go out to Alice’s family. We are never fully prepared to lose someone we love so much. My Dad (Kelly Howard’s) Mother was Flora Whiteside. Even though I only met Alice a couple of times through the years, my Mother still talks about what a warm reception she received from Alice when she first came into the family and was introduced to her. She said no matter where they met after that Alice was always so friendly and quick to speak and such a Godly woman. She left a wonderful legacy for her family. May you feel God’s arms around you during this time of grief.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Alice’s family and friends. I work with her grandaughter, Alesia and even though I never had the fortune of meeting ‘Granny’ I felt like I knew her from all the great memories and stories shared by Alesia. Granny’s are special people and will remain forever in our hearts. God Bless.
I just want to take a few minutes to say how truly sorry I am at the passing of Granny. I never meet this sweet dear lady in person, but I feel I meet her through the eyes of her grandaughter Alesia. It is a wonderful testimony when you live your life as Christ would and you touch people that you never meet. God bless each of you in this difficult time.
Alesia,
Even though I could not be there I wanted you to know I am praying for you and your family. I love you.
To the Whiteside family, we’re so sorry to hear of your Mothers’ passing, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Always remember the good times you’ve had with her through the many years each of you were blessed with her in each of your lives.
Patsy Lance, Joyce Farmer and David Massie
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family but especially Beki. You and the family have been such awsome care givers to your mom. We love you, John & Nell Taylor
Brother Bill, and family we are deeply sorry for your lost. Remeber that we love you and you mean a lot to us. You are in our prayers. In His Love.
To The Whiteside Family
We are deeply sorry for the loss of granny.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.She was a wonderful,caring and loving lady.Love you all
David Baker
Dear Alesia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew how much she meant to you and how you will miss her.
Love,
Joyce, Matthew, Teresa, Jewell, and Vickie
Dear Shelia, My deepest sympathy to
you and your family on the death of
your mother. I will keep you in my
thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dennis W. Jordan
Dear, Bill & Jo,
Sorry About the passing of your mother, but you have our sympathy,with love.
Max & Doris Burnette
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Your in our thoughts and prayers, from your loving neighbors and friends
Beki & Ron our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this hard time. Mildred, JoAnn, A.V. Floyd & families
To Aunt Alice: You showed me what a home full of love, laughter and joy looked like. Your capacity for love and kindness was greater than any person I have ever met. I am honored to have had you as my aunt and a part of my life. I will miss knowing that you are there in your house surrounded by those that love you so much. I thank you for the extra care you gave me after mom died. I will miss you. Love, Denise
To the Whiteside family: I know your loss is greater than words can express, take comfort in each other and the loving environment your mother created for all these years. My heart is with you and I wish I was there to hug each of you in person. With love and the fondest of memories, Denise
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. We will miss Granny as we do Ray.
Dearest Diane & Shelia I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you take comfort in knowing she is now with your Dad and brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I am sending lots of hugs
Dear Rron and Bbeki so sorry to hear of your mother’s homecoming, you and your family are in our prayers.GOD bless each of you.. in Christ, HENRY and Vivian Wallace
Hello family just know that i am with you all in spirt and also know that the grace of jesus christ is enough i love you all and am praying for you all Love Joshua
Dear Diane and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother,grandmother and great grandmother. She was an extraordinary woman and the glue to your family. Find peace in your memories of her and joy in the knowledge that she is with the Lord. Hugs, Kisses and Prayers to you all. Love Connie and family
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a sweet and loving person. your family are in thoughts and prayers.
we love you all,
Brad,Carmella and
Boys
Shellia(baby cakes), we are so sorry to hear about the death of your Mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything we are a phone call away.
We love you, Steve & Pat
BEKI AND FAMILY MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. MY GRANNIE NORA PARKER ALWAYS SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF RAY AND ALICE AND HOW GOOD THEY WERE TO HER WHEN SHE LOST HER HUSBAND YEARS AGO, AND TO MYSIDE OF THE PARKER FAMILY SHE WAS FOR SURE A FRIEND LIKE NO OTHER
Sorry to hear of your loss, it is ours as well. We thought a lot of Mrs. Whiteside. We are keeping you in our prayers. Praying that you’ll sense God’s presence in this time of grief and feel God’s love surrounding you. And know His inner peace for God cares so much for you and wipes each tear you cry. You never need to feel alone for He’ll never leave your side. All our love to you.
Whiteside family, we are so sorry to here of your loss, Mrs. Whiteside was a wonderful sweet woman, we love you all and you are in our thoughts.
Dear Whiteside Family, I Love you all and we are sorry that we couldnt be there for you during your loss, You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Grannie, Alice, You are the true meaning of love/family. You taught me so much about life/family/friendship and it was all unconditional. Thank you, give them all a kiss for me, until we meet again, I love you! In God’s Grace and in Jesus Name!
God bless all of you aunt alice will be deeply missed. Thanks for being thire when my parents passed .Take care and remember we are only a step away from aunt alice. love margaret
I am so sorry for your loss, I wish I had known sooner ! Mrs. Whiteside was a very special lady. I loved hearing all the stories that Steve would tell me and watching him run down the bank any time she called. Your family will be in my prayers !
I will never forget all the love and kindness that Aunt Alice bestowed on that skinny little city girl. It is as if God blessed her with a surplus of never ending love. And for those of us who needed it, we’d soak it up like the sun. Being in her presence made you feel warm, loved and safe She was a confidant, a nurturer and truly one of the most amazing, women I shall ever know or meet again.
My love and deepest sympathy to the wonderful Whiteside family whom I dearly love and to all of our beloved family and friends who share in our love and grief.
Aunt Alice was an inspiration and a true testimony to the importance and meaning of family and unconditional love.
May her wise and caring words and deeds live on in all the generations that follow. Even as a young girl I remember she’d always say….’Families need to stick together and stay together.’ You will be forever loved and forever missed.
Michelle
I can not rember not knowing Mrs. Whiteside and her family, I know many of you. May God bless you at your time of loss. Eddie Jr.