Corena Azalee Silver Smith
September 15, 1931 ~ September 20, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailCorena Azalee Silver Smith, 88, of Asheville, passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at the Givens Estates Health Center.
Corena was the daughter of the late Robert Silver and Agnes White Silver. She established and operated The Salon Of Hairstyling for 54 years, retiring in 2004. In the 1980’s, Governor Hunt appointed her to the Cosmetology Board of North Carolina.
Corena is survived by two daughters, Tena Baker and Holly Smith; son in law, Michael Thompson; grandsons, Dr. Ben Alexander (Sara), James Baker and Sean Baker; great-granddaughter, Seda Alexander; special God-children, Jan Baldwin Webster (Bryant, who was also her special attorney), Dr. Tony Baldwin (Angela); special God-grandchild, Amy Webster and special cousin, Deb Edwards, who are all of the Asheville area.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, September 25 at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made to Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806 or to a charity of one’s own choice.
Services
Graveside Service: September 25, 2019 2:30 pm
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535
Visitation: September 25, 2019 1:00 pm - January 7, 2026 2:00 pm
Room: Dogwood Room
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Charities
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Corona was a beautiful light in this world. I have known her all my life. Her mother and my grandmother were sisters. I was the mascot with Corena at her high school graduation. She was so pretty, talented and sweet. I loved her very much.
Dear Tena and Holly, With fond memories; and love and prayers for you both. Our very deep sympathy to all Corena’s loved ones. Corena was a lovely lady, and “Onie” very much loved this family. We feel your loss and pain.
With love, Clark and Ola
Dear Tena and Holly, With fond memories, and love and prayers for you both. Our very deep sympathy to all Corena’s loved ones. Corena was a lovely person and “Onie” loved this family. We feel your pain and loss. With love, Clark and Ola