Bonnie Fortune Macon
May 15, 1920 ~ November 5, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bonnie Fortune Hensley Macon, of 51 Dillingham Circle, Asheville, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at her home.
Mrs. Macon was born in Old Fort and was a daughter of the late Murphy and Mamie Goodwin Fortune. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William W. Macon, and a brother, Carl Fortune.
Mrs. Macon was valedictorian of her high school graduating class of 1938. She retired from BiLo and she was a member of the First Baptist Church Swannanoa and the Willing Gleaners Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her five children, Charles A. Hensley, Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Asheville, Margaret H. Lytle and her husband, James, of Fairview, Robert Landon Hensley and his wife, Melanie, of Asheville, Mary H. Crisp and her husband, Mike, of Asheville, and Jimmy Dean Hensley and his wife, Amy, of Robbinsville; four grandchildren, Randy Hensley, Mark Hensley, Jimmy Lytle and his wife, Anna, and Anna Lytle Viands and her husband, Robert; and three great-grandchildren, Dakota Lytle, Blake Viands, and Ashley Viands.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church Swannanoa with the Revs. Dan Snyder and Steve Rayburn officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00p.m. Sunday at the church.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.
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My love,support and prayers are with you. If you need anything at all, please call.
Mary & Mike,
May God be with you during this trying time. Remember if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. You know I am here if you need anything. Lots of Love & Prayers.
dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this time . Bonnie was dear to me and may god bless you all .
Love,
Jolene Moore and Family
Mary Mike & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Mary and Mike,
It is our family prayer that you will lean on God for your strength during this time of sorrow. What peace you must have, having been able to spend countless hours caring for your mom. What a blessing that was that you were able to be there day in and day out to meet her needs. Our prayers continue for you and your family to lean on God reamining faithful to Him so that you will see your mom again one day.
Love to you both,
Ginger and Tom Johnson
Mary & Mike
My thoughts, prayers & love is with you. Mary I know your mother meant the world to you as I know you did to her. You are so blessed to have all the wonderful memories of your mother. I know your mother will be smiling down on you each and every day of your life.
I’m always here if you need me.
Love, Jessica Mease
Mary, I was so sorry to hear from Dana last night that you have lost your mother. I know nothing I can say will ease the sense of loss but wanted you and Mike to know I’ll be praying for you both in the coming difficult days of adjustment. Sincerely, Elsie Brookshire
Dear Mary,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I’m here if I can do anything for you.
Love Linda
To all the family,my sweet angel is in the arms of jesus now.May you all find comfort in that.My prayer is that god in his great mercy comfort all of you in this time of sorry.May the good lord bless & keep you,make his face to shine upon you all & give you peace.With much love & prayers, Frankie & Family.
Mary and family,
I’m sorry to learn of Bonnie’s passing. All of you are in my prayers.
Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your candle family loves you.
Ruth
Dear Mary, Margaret and all of Bonnie’s family,
I know I speak for all of us at CarePartners Adult Day (formerly MountainCare) when I say how much we all loved Bonnie, and will continue to miss her. She had such love in her heart, and her sweet and kind demeanor came through even when she was not feeling well. She was a bright spot in our day for many years and we feel truly honored to have had her as a part of ‘our’ family at MountainCare. Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers, and will always cherish her memory.
To the Hensley children:
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Bonnie as a remarkable and gracious lady. One who always portrayed the love of our Saviour through her life. As a member of the Banks family, her memory is very dear to me. Her life, love and example will last forever to many, many people.
Sincerely,
Clara Hawkins
Mike and Mary, You have so been blessed by a wonderful Mother, and I can only imagine your feelings and thoughts right now. She had a good long life, and she’s happy now and far better off. Treasure the memories and feel her presence. She’ll always be with you. We’re always here for you too.
Much Love,
Roger and Max Clement
Margaret & Family
Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you & will continue to be with you during this time. I am so very blessed to have gotten to know ‘Memaw’ through Gail. She was a blessing & an inspiration. I can only hope that I can have her sweet sweet spirit in years to come. She is now rejoicing with the angels & our Lord & Savior & I am looking forward to seeing her again. I will keep you in my prayers & watch over Gail for you. She is blessed to have you as her ‘family’.
Love in Christ
Mikki
Dear Mary and Mike,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Take care.
George and Pat
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this diffcult time.
Love Always,
Renee Hensley Park
Mary and family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know how much your mother meant to you and I know she will be greatly missed. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is in a wonderful place and one day you will see her again. Treasure all the memories you have of her. She was a very special lady.
Ricci and Mark Fender
It has been a very long time since I have seen any of you. Bonnie was very special in my memories and I loved her. May God bless each of you and give you comfort. Bonnie was a beautiful lady, both to look at and her kind, gentle way. I loved her.
Ruth Derrick Blackford