Alma Evans Smith
May 27, 1904 ~ October 18, 2002
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Alma Evans Smith, 98, formerly of Asheville Terrace Apartments, died Friday, October 18, 2002, at her home at the Oaks of Sweeten Creek.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Halifax, VA and was a daughter of the late Robert and Alice Talley Loftis. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, R. Hugh Evans and Franklin Smith, and by two sons, Cedric Lee Evans and Robert Hugh Evans. She had lived in Buncombe County for more than 60 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Asheville.
She is survived by a daughter, Frances B. Adamo and her husband Kenneth of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; two sons, Wilson R. Evans and his wife Kate of Hendersonville and John T. Evans of Barefoot Bay, FL; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-gandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Monday at Lewis Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles officiating.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
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Please accept my condolences at Alma’s death. I enjoyed visiting with her when Wilson and his wife were there. We spoke of fond remembrances about the past, including her wonderful cooking. May your memories comfort you and your faith sustain you at this time of personal loss and celebration of Alma’s life.
Dear Frances Adamo, Your Lee Edwards 1950 classmates send their love and sympathy to you for the passing of your mom. What good genes. Share with us her secret.We wish that you lived closer. Call me, Jean 298-6655
Frances Dear, I’ve heard of the loss of your mother & wanted to tell you that I’m thinking of you today. We haven’t seen each other for 52 years, but please know that I love you still, just as in high school. Beverley Hall McGee
Our very deepest sympathy.
John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jphn, we are very sorry about your Mother, she was a fine lady, enjoyed any time spent with her.
I used to live at Asheville Terrace and knew and liked both Mrs. Smith and her son, Robert (now deceased)and also her other son, Wilson,who came to visit them. I extend my sympathy to the family.
I used to live at Asheville Terrace and knew and liked both Mrs. Smith and her son, Robert (now deceased)and also her other son, Wilson,who came to visit them. I extend my sympathy to the family.