Blanche Wright Fletcher

Blanche W. Fletcher, 98, formerly of 221 Hookers Gap Rd., Candler, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Fletcher was a daughter of the late John W. and Kate Justice Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Fletcher; four sisters, Helen Wright, Ruth Harris, Nell Sams, and Virginia Shook; and two brothers, Frank and George Wright. Mrs. Fletcher was the oldest member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, and the church custodian for many years. Mrs. Fletcher is survived by her son, Charles Fletcher, of Asheville; daughter, Mary Nell Beaver, of Candler; sister Lucille Bradford, of Asheville; grandchildren, Phil Beaver, Sheila Boyer, Carla Lee, Alan Fletcher, and John Fletcher; 11 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was also Mother to George E. Wright, and Robert W. Wright; and Nanny to Sherry, Katie, Christie, Julie, and Joni and Jeff (deceased). A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave with the Rev. Molly Anne Tyson-Templeton officiating. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Aston Park Heath Care Center for their care and concern. Memorials may be made to the Snow Hill United Methodist Church Fund, 84 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.