Blanche Sharpe Reeves
May 16, 1926 ~ October 1, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Blanche Sharpe Reeves, 81, died peacefully Monday, October 1, 2007, at the John F. Keever Solace Center, Asheville.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John and Lena King Sharpe. In death, she also rejoins her husband, Ernest R. Reeves, two sisters, Nellie and Annie May Sharpe and three brothers, Woodrow, Wilson and Cleve Sharpe.
Mrs. Reeves retired from American Enka after 43 years service. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Ernestine Erwin and her husband, Tom Erwin, of Candler; a son and special friend, Ronnie Reeves and Beth Lawing of Asheville; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Nicholas Buckner, Hailey E. Medford and her husband, Isaac, and Craig Erwin; and three sisters-in-law, Dot, Betty and Helen Sharpe. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive her.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Jack W. Collins and Enoch Ball, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorials be made to Ridgeway Baptist Church, 525 Old US 19-23, Candler, NC 28715, or to CarePartners, John F. Keever Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Ernestine and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am sorry about the passing of your Mom. We just lost Dad 2-1/2 months ago. Its hard to lose a parent. May you find comfort in the days and weeks ahead. I will be remembering you in the days ahead. Donna Shope Fowler
Ernie, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother,sweet Blanche. I will always remember all the good times we all shared at the ‘shop’.You were surely blessed to have such a dear mother.I know she was so proud and thankful to have such a caring daughter to take care of her.I will be praying for you and your family in the weeks and months to come.May you find comfort in the assurance from our heavenly Father that you will see your sweet mother again someday.
Love you. Karla
Dear Family and Friends:
Blanche was a dear friend , we worked together for many years. I have many memories of our times together.
May God hold you in the palm of His Hand at this sad time. We are praying for each of you. Love and Prayers Helen Burrell
Ernestine, Ronnie, and Family-
We are sorry to hear about your mother. I remember all the good times we spent at your house, and how gracious your mom was. I look forward to the day when we will see our moms again. We love you both and will be lifting you up in prayer as you go through this difficult time.
Snooky
Ron,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please accept my condolences and know that if you need anything at all…I’m here for you and your family. May God give you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Your friend,
Todd Guffey
The Radiology department at Pardee Memorial sends their thoughts and prayers to your family.
Ernestine: I hated to hear about the passing of your mother. She was lucky to have you and Ronnie to take care of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Ronnie & Brenda Robinson
Nickie, I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. I know that she was so very special to you. Just keep all of the precious memories close at heart and know that she is in a much better place. God Bless You, Brenda Wynne
just to let you know im thinking about you Becky and Bob
Dear Ernestine and Ronnie,
I am writing this for mom and dad, as well as for me. We are so sorry for the loss of Blanch. My mom is hurting so for the loss of her dear friend of many years. Mom and Dad are not well, and mom is in Aston Park. She would love to talk to one of you. She wanted me to you that one of many of her special memories of Blanche was when we all went to the beach together, and all the years they worked together at Enka. I would also like to say how sorry I am for your loss. Blanche was very special to me also. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Myrtle Murray
Debbie Bradley and Joshua Hathaway
Dear Ernestine and Ronnie,
I am writing this for mom and dad, as well as for me. We are so sorry for the loss of Blanch. My mom is hurting so for the loss of her dear friend of many years. Mom and Dad are not well, and mom is in Aston Park. She would love to talk to one of you. She wanted me to tell you that one of many of her special memories of Blanche was when we all went to the beach together, and all the years they worked together at Enka. I would also like to say how sorry I am for your loss. Blanche was very special to me also. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Myrtle Murray
Debbie Bradley and Joshua Hathaway
Reeves Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking about you and praying for you.
Lots of love,
Julia
Ernestine, Ronnie and Family I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eva Jeanne Burgess
Ernestine,
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your sweet little Mother.I guess we are to carry on the old road now.May God bless you and be you with in the days to come.
The Taylors
David&Judy
Ronnie,
We were saddened to learn of the death of your Mother. Please know that we care & you & your family certainly have our thoughts & prayers during this very difficult time.
Love from all of the Wilkinson family – Yates, Nelda, Kim, Carol & Cindi
Ernistine, Ronnie and Family,
I was saddened when I heard the news today. She was not only a best friend of my mom’s a friend of my dads but she like a grandma to myself and my brothers. I will always remember her with the many memories our families have made over the years. I will always remember her getting fired up at soccer games at the refs and making sure Jason had his cake of corn bread so he would play better. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort. God bless.
All my love,
Stephanie
AKA Big Steph as Blanche would call me.
I will always love you Blanche RIP
Ernie and Ronnie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Blanche was not only a friend, she was the best mother and grandmother I have ever known. I will never forget how kind and generous she was to me and my family. I know you will miss her. Just keep in mind that she is in a much better place. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn and Ted
Ronnie & Ernestine,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We loved Aunt Blanche!
Much Love,
Douglas & Phil
Allie, Mason,& Luke
Ernestine and Ronnie,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Your mom, like ours, was so strong and caring. Now she is at peace. Our family has so many fond memories of all the times we spent together years ago while us ‘kids’ were growing up. And your mom made so many of those times special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.