Bernece "Necie" Shope
May 27, 1934 ~ November 8, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bernece Elizabeth Houston Evitt Shope, 81, passed on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
Mrs. Shope was born in Macon County and was a daughter of the late Sam and Rachel Houston and was also preceded in death by her husband, Leland C. Evitt, and by siblings, Ella Mae McClure, Betty McClure, Sammy Houston, Bud Houston and Ray Houston. She was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church where she volunteered in the kitchen and with Hearts with Hands.
Surviving are her husband, David Shope; daughters, Karen Knowlton (Chuck) and Kim Tate (Ken); sons, Derek Evitt (Julie), Thad Evitt (Pamela) and Kraig Evitt (Crystal); 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Sands, Laverne Hooper and Wanda Houston; and brothers, Steve Houston and Clinton Houston.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, 216 Shelburne Rd. The funeral service will follow immediately in the chapel. The Rev. Davis Plemmons will officiate with graveside services at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin.
The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staffs of Arbor Terrace, Pisgah Manor, and CarePartners Hospice for the devoted and loving care they provided to our mother.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to Meals on Wheels at Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. Praying for peace during this time.
Sharon Mull
Champion Credit Union (works with Karen)
Karen and family I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I will be thinking of you during this sad time.
Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family and keeping you in our hearts and prayers
Kendrick and I are so sorry about the loss of your little momma. We are keeping your whole family in our prayers. Praying for peace and sending our love.
Dan and I are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady. Karen we know how you will kiss her. Love you.
So sorry for your loss Karen
I am so sorry for your loss. Necie was a fine lady. We were 1st cousins. I am Western Moss daughter. Aunt Rachel was my dad’s sister. I had not seen Necie in about 5 years and did not know she was sick.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her beautiful smile and loving ways most of all. I can just see her smiling and singing the Lords praises and being so happy and that makes me happy for her. I wish I could be there with you all.
Karen, I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing,. She was such a beautiful lady. She was always smiling! May you & your family find peace knowing she is in Heaven & she is now healed!
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady with a warm and loving smile.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and Gods peace to come to you at this time. Please know you are in my prayers in the days to come.
Karen,
Sorry for your loss and praying for your family.
To David and Neice’s family
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Neice was in our Burger King Baptist group and we have spent many hours with her and David. She is going to be missed from our group. I know she is better off because she is in the arms of an almighty God. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Thinking of you all. Our prayer is that God will give you strength to face the days ahead. Mom is in her peak now as she walks on streets of Gold!
Karen I am so sorry for your loss! Just know that she is much better off and that she is in the hands of the Lord and would not trade places with us for nothing! I am praying for you and your family. Please if you need anything let me know!! Love you!!
Karen I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Even though we know they are with our Lord and Savior Jesus it still hurts not having them with us. Please take comfort that we will see our loved ones again because of what Jesus did for us. My prayers are that the good Lord will give you comfort and peace. God bless you and your family.
Karen so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
You are ever in our thoughts, David and the family, so sorry time would not permit us to be there.
Was so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious mom, we didn’t know her, but thru FB post saw so many precious pics, post and come to love her, cause we love you so much my friend! You were a Loving Caring Caregiver and I know in her heart she appreciated and loved you for all you did for her! You have the joy of knowing she is healed in her Heavenly Home with Family/Friends and you will see her again! I know your Heart is Void, but cherish those precious memories you had with her and she will always be in your heart! Prayers for You and Family! LU Karen/Bill Carter