Barbara Gordon Turpin

barbara turpin

November 26, 1932 ~ November 9, 2019

Born in: Smithville, GA
Resided in: Candler, NC

Barbara Turpin, 86, of Candler, NC, passed away on 11/9/19 in Asheville, NC.

A native of Asheville, NC, Barbara was the daughter of Richmond Pearson Gordon and Pearl Webb Gordon.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Thomas Turpin; daughters, Brenda Farmer (Mark) of Lilburn, GA, Betsy Crawford (Scott) of Asheville, NC, and Beverly Garcia (John) of Hillsborough, NC; 6 grandchildren, Drew Farmer, Bethany Farmer, Hannah Crawford, Mitchell Crawford, Brandon Garcia and Laura Garcia; sister, Wilma Lindsey, of Asheville, NC; and brother-in-law Zeb Turpin (Allie) of Brevard, NC.

Barbara was a lifelong musician and piano teacher. She served as church organist and/or pianist for many local churches, including Calvary Baptist, Westwood Baptist, Hominy Baptist, Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Methodist, and Snow Hill United Methodist. She was a piano and organ teacher for over 57 years, teaching hundreds of students throughout the Asheville area and fostering their love of music. Her steadfast encouragement and Christian witness to her students included learning hymns as part of their music education.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed many hobbies, including sewing, scrapbooking, crocheting, canning vegetables, and traveling. Two of her traveling highlights included a cross-country RV trip to the West Coast with her family and a mission trip to help build a church in Alaska. She was also an avid Duke basketball fan!

A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Monday, November 11, at Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery at 84 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 3:00 pm at Snow Hill United Methodist. The Revs. Dianne Johnston and Allen Rash will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the church at 2:00 pm Saturday prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara’s memory to Snow Hill United Methodist Church or the Daily Bread Program at Hominy Baptist Church, both of Candler, NC.

Services

Celebration of Life: November 16, 2019 3:00 pm

Snow Hill United Methodist Church
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715

828-252-3535

Visitation: November 16, 2019 2:00 pm

Snow Hill United Methodist Church
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715

828-252-3535

Graveside Service: November 11, 2019 2:00 pm

Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715

828-252-3535

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I am so very sorry to hear about Barbara’s passing. I guess I’ve know her as long as I’ve known her dear sister, Wilma. I pray God gives you all the comfort you need at this time.

  2. Our family is blessed to have the Turpins as our neighbors. Barbara was certainly dedicated to her piano students, family and church. We were saddened to hear of her home going but also in our Christian faith rejoicing of knowing Heaven is real. Heaven is Barbara’s reward. What a celebration she is experiencing. Our prayers are with you in the days ahead.
    The Penley Family

  3. Jim, Brenda, Betsy, Beverly and your families,
    We offer sincere condolences and remember Barbara as a kind and talented lady. She was music teacher for my children and organist for our church. Your family is special to a lot of Candler folks. Bless you all in your loss.

  4. Nancy and I send our condolences and prayers that the “God of
    All Comfort” will comfort all of you with His grace and peace. Beverly and Hardy send their prayers and love, as well. We are out-of-town and unable to attend the service. God Bless!

  5. Barbara served so faithfully as our organist- and was such a sweet and lovely lady. I am so thankful for her piano teaching. We’ll miss her tremendously at church and in our community. May you all feel God’s presence during the days and months ahead.

  6. My condolences to each of you,
    Barbara was a very special lady and I will always treasure my friendship with her.

    Love❤and prayers, Karen McCracken

  7. I know Barbara is enjoying the amazing worship music in Heaven and dancing with her Lord! May Jesus’ arms and love be felt by the her family, friends, and church family as they miss her.

  8. Our most heartfelt condolences to your family. Ms. Barbara’s sweet smile will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  9. Praying for Barbara’s family. She was a very sweet lady. Knew her thru piano and organ and she also sold Tupperware. Carolyn Stamey

  10. Praying for the Turpin family during this difficult time. I have a lot of fond memories of Mrs. Turpin from my teen years with Beverly. She was a top-notch lady of quality character who helped to raise three fabulous daughters! My thoughts go out to all of the family.

  11. Aunt Barbara was a wonderful person, and our family has lost a fine lady. We will keep everyone in our prayers.

  12. Jim and girls so sorry about your loss .BArbara and I had been friends a long time. Sorry could not attend funeral have a broken ankle. My love and prayers to all WILLENE WISE


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