Alice Holland McAnulty
May 20, 1939 ~ August 31, 2022
Born in:
Columbia, SC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Beloved Wife, Mom and Gammie, Mrs. Alice Heys Holland McAnulty, passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Wednesday, August 31st.
Alice was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1961 with a degree in journalism. Alice was a proud Gamecock alum and was an avid fan of their athletic teams.
She married James R. McAnulty in November of 1963. After spending twelve years in Buffalo, New York, she moved down to Asheville, North Carolina with her family and lived out the remainder of her life. She was a devoted member of Arden Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, attended bible studies, helped in the nurseries, assisted in Sunday School, and served on the finance committee for many years. Alice was the parish administrator for Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher for 16 years. She was also well-known as an avid bridge player and was loved by all for her wisdom, witty sense of humor, and spunky attitude. She will be missed!
Alice is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James R. McAnulty; her children, Mrs. Christy Lowder and husband, Charles; James “Russell” McAnulty and wife, Chrissie; her grandchildren, Mrs. Lacy Frye and husband John William IV, Ms. Sarah Lowder, Ms. Margaret McAnulty, and Mr. Heys McAnulty.
There will be a visitation at Arden Presbyterian Church at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 10th followed by the funeral service, which will begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to Arden Presbyterian Church or Reformed University Fellowship Ministries.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: September 10, 2022 10:00 am - October 11, 2024 11:00 am
Arden Presbyterian Church
2215 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7221
Funeral Service: September 10, 2022 11:00 am
Arden Presbyterian Church
2215 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7221
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My deepest sympathies to you and family and everyone who knew Alice. She was a wonderful person and Christian. May God’s blessings be with all at this time of need.
Herb Ellis and Nancy (in spirit)
Jim and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Alice. I will always remember what a close and loving couple you two were when you moved to Asheville from Buffalo. May God give you and the children a full measure of His grace at this time.
David King
My deepest sympanthy to Jim, family and all that loved Alice. Prayers for all during this difficult time.
Mrs. McAnulty, RIP sweet lady, I will so miss you, you were so very spunky and vivacious, you and Mr.Jim and your sweet crew always made my Sundays at JK’s so very special. 🙏❤️🙏
Jim and family, I am so sorry to learn of Alice’s passing. I so enjoyed working with her at Calvary. What a special person she was! She was so proud of her family and I know she will be missed by all. My sincere condolences.
Dear Jim, we are so sorry to learn of Alice’s passing. She was certainly one of my favorite cousins, even though we didn’t see each other often. May the Lord bless and keep you and yours in the days ahead. Don and Carolyn Bruner.
God Bless Alice. Loved growing up with the McAnulty’s.
Enjoyed knowing alice all these years; cub scouts to old age duplicate bridge. We had many ‘ha has’ together. Alice will be missed.
Carolyn and Charles Jackson.
I grew up in Columbia South Carolina with Alice and her sweet family. She was always so kind to this little neighbor girl, 10 years her junior! For the family and extended family, please accept my condolences. I pray the God of all comfort will minister specifically to each of your hearts.
With love,
Renée Hightower Berry
Dear Jim, Christy and Russell, our hearts go out to you and your families. We have so many fun memories of times with you as our families grew up. Alice was such a prayer warrior for her family. Let it be a comfort to remember how much she loved you. We will be praying for you all in the coming days.
Sending our love, Bill and Mary Dot
Carolina; I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to our members, Buzz and Johanna Holland, in the passing of their sister, Alice. Our hearts go out to you as you endure this loss. Yet, we must not grieve without hope, for we wait for that day of great rejoicing when all of God’s children will gather together and inherit the joys of Heaven. May God be your refuge and your strength, a very present help in your hour of bereavement.
I had the pleasure of playing bridge with (against) Alice for many years. She was always good company, fun to be with and a formidable opponent. We will miss her.
My Bridge partner for 11 years! I will think of her whenever I pick up a hand of cards. She taught me so much. Elaine Maimone
My sincere sympathy is extended to Alice’s family. I looked forward to seeing her when we were in choir together and in church, knowing that she would always have a sunny smile and good word to share. She is at peace with our Savior.
Candi Yount
Will miss Alice and our book conversations
She had such a wicked wit loved playing bridge with her and hearing her tales about the giant cat
Will truly miss this lovely lady
Jim, I am praying for you and all your family.
Sending love and prayers to the family! What a lovely tribute to Alice yesterday! She will be greatly missed! We had such great times together and teasing each other!
Alice was such a jewel and we love your family very much!
Gary and Wilma Conner