Cleo Ayers
July 21, 1935 ~ January 7, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Cleo Cooper Williams Ayers, 77, of 15 Happy Valley Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 7, 2013 at Care Partners Solace Center after an extended illness.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a member of West Asheville Church of God. She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Pauline Cooper, and the wife of the late Billy C. Williams and Don Ayers. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Calvin "Tommy" Cooper.
Surviving are her two sisters, Virginia Warren and the late Bill Warren of Rogersville, Tenn., and Linda Taylor of Asheville; one brother Clayton Cooper of Asheville; one daughter Judy Naomi and husband Kerry; and one son Chris Cooper and wife Shanna of Asheville; 5 grandchildren, Chad Angel and wife Ginger of Asheville, Stephanie Angel of Madison, Jessica Wade and husband Justin of Leicester, and Justin Cooper and Andy Cooper of Asheville; and 2 great-grandchildren, Chloe Alyssa Angel and Colton Allen Angel of Asheville, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Rev. Aaron Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Many thanks to her nurses and doctors in ICU, Mission, Care Partners Home Health Care, and John Keever Solace Center.
"My life has been blessed in so many ways with family and friends day after day, but I can't stay here, soon i'll be gone, I just stopped by on my way home..."
Jessica, know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your whole family during this time. We love you Jessica, your Grandma has just moved to her permanent home, look forward to our reunion, it will be beyond words.
sorry to hear about cleo.
We are praying for you all.
Judy, Kerry, Chad, Chris and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Cleo, she was so loved by everyone who knew her. My prayer for the family is that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you all in his special way as each day passes. This is surely a time that God wants to be close, a time for spiritual deepening.
In the verse of: PSALM 16:11
THOU DOST SHOW ME THE PATH OF LIFE, IN THY PRESENCE THERE IS FULLNESS OF JOY, IN THY RIGHT HAND ARE PLEASURES FOR EVERMORE. Just trust God and he will always be there for you all. Lots of love to the whole family.
Vera, Sammy, Christy, Jacob Stamey
Mamaw please know how much we love you . Forever missed but never ever forgotten!!!!!!
Chad sorry for the loss of your grandmother, I know you have many fond memories that will help you get thru each day.
Mamaw, you will never be forgotten, you have left us with so many great memories. We all know that your last breath here on earth with us, was your first breath in heaven, and just having that assurance brings us great joy and peace. We know you will be watching over us, just as you did here on earth. All you wanted was all of your family to be together and have fun and fellowship, and you will be happy to know, thats exactly what we have done. I feel most of us have grown closer just over the past 2 days. You sure did love your family, and i hope you know we all loved you more than words could ever explain. So glad that one day we will get to see you again in heaven. We are trying to think of this as a ‘see you later’ rather than a goodbye. We love you so much mamaw and your family knows you will be watching over us. just as you always said ‘God bless, and take the Lord with you.’ We will always have you and the Lord with us now.
Thanks everyone for your kind words and prayers.
Cleo was one of the finest ladies i have ever had the pleasure to meet. She was the one person that could make you feel confortable in any situation. I’m sure she will be greatly missed in the Cooper family. My prays go out to the family and friends. God Bless you Cleo
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close during this time.
Rita and I loved her dearly. We are going to miss her sweet presence. Until then…..
Judy and family, I am so sorry about your loss. I know you have always been there for your Mother and you should really be proud of the care, time and love you showed her before and during her illness. Always remember the good times and know that you will see her again someday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Cleo passing, God looked around his garden and found an empty space… He then looked down on earth and saw her tried face,He put his arms around her and lifted her to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, For he only takes the best. He knew she was weary, and he knew she was in pain, He knew she would never be well again, He saw the road was rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed her weary eyes and whispered,’PEACE BE THINE’ Your family are in my thoughs and prayers.
I am sorry to hear about Cleo. I have many great memories of her. Hope your heart will heal fast and keeping all of you in our prayers.
Jackie and Darrin Justice
Sarah Parham
I’m so sorry for your loss. Cleo is in a beautiful place and you will meet again.
I love you Mamaw! I have spent 8 wonderful years being your caregiver and I wouldn’t change anything except maybe having more time with you. You listened when I needed an ear and I did the same for you. I miss our mornings together. I miss laughing at you when you were being crazy, I know I will see you again one day and know that you are forever in my heart!
Judy and family,
I am so glad we were able to visit Cleo in the hospital before she was promoted to heaven. She was such a precious woman. It was joy to serve as her pastor’s wife during our ministry time in Asheville. Blessings to you all.
Dear Mamaw I will miss your beautiful Smile and your bright eye’s You Will live on in my heart forever. love Chad
I love you mamaw! i miss you and I love you from the stars and back! Thank you for every thing you have done! you always made me laugh! i love you! I miss you! see you in Heaven! 🙂
Mamaw Cleo these days are passing but not easily. Jessica’s right we have gotten closer and back the way it used to be. I know the smile on your face as you noticed us together. Talking about past memories was beautiful. So u rest high on that moutain sweetheart because one day we will all be together happy again. Memories of Jessica n Justin, Destiny n myself playing together as children as u watched from Maws porch are flooding through my mind. We are all grown now but a new generation emerged with Chloe, Colton, Faith , and Andy. One day another generation will come. I’m proud to say I am a part of this family and always will be. I’ll see you soon sweet cheeks!!!! That’s what I always said when I left you. I loved you from the day I met you until the day we all stood bedside as you took your last breath. Forever loved never for gotten!!!!
JUST WANT TO SAY ,,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY