Deborah Gosnell Smith
May 16, 1950 ~ July 13, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Deborah Gosnell Smith, 60, of Arvad Road, Candler, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Mildred Bailey Gosnell and the late Cletus Gosnell. She was a member of Asheville Apostolic Church.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Robert E. Smith; a daughter, Julie Winchester of Leicester; two sons, Matthew Smith and Jared Smith, both of Candler; two sisters, Myra Cagle and Brenda Wilson, also of Candler, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Pastor Jed Douglas officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her Family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
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Dear Julie and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that friends are holding you up in prayer.
Dear Julie and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that friends are holding you up in prayer.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I can see Debbie now, spreading her wings, paint brush in hand. A wonderful lady who will be dearly missed. With love, Bev & George
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Smith family, but especially to Debbie’s granddaughters, Ashley & Hannah. Debbie was such an important part of your lives. The love she had for you was evident in every look she gave you. Love you girls!
I wish this didn’t happen so soon. Mrs. Debbie was so sweet, happy and kind and she will always be missed. I’m so sorry. I hope the entire Smith famlie knows how much she was loved.
To Bobby, Julie, Matt & Tony,and other members of the family. I can only say I miss my dearest friend from many years. We shared wonderful memories of when our babies were small, and the joy of seeing them grow into such loving and giving adults. I imagine she is painting some beautiful sights that only she can see and we will one day see. We will forever know how blessed we were to have had such a wonderful friend and beautiful family in our lives. Our prayers and love and thoughts are with all of you. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She will always be missed by me and I know I will see her again in heaven, healthy, whole and happy!
God is so good. All our love to all…..Vera & Ronnie Smith
I’m so sorry to hear about Debbie. I went to high school with Debbie and would run into her from time to time. She was the same old Debbie everytime I saw her . I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Sherry Justice Allen
My heart aches for you as you deal with this great loss. Debbie was a
wonderful friend and cousin to me. She
had such a beautiful spirit and I’m
sure she will be welcomed with open arms in Heaven!
Dear Tony and Matt and Smith Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your loss is Heavens gain. With every flower that God picks makes Heaven sweeter. May God give each of you comfort that only He can give.
Im so sorry for your loss Bobby I know Debbie was your life. The thing I love to remember Is the good times we had as kids Debbie making my babrie doll clothes and the swing in the back yard Deb will be missed but was glad she was here to in rich all of our lifes God needs her now but here she will be missed
Bobby,Julie,Matt&Tony,
You all are so Blessed to have had such a Godly woman in your lives. Debbie was my prayer partner for a long time. I pray, that God will give each one of you the strength that you need to get through this difficult time. Down here she danced for the Lord… NOW, she is dancing with the Lord. I know you all are going to miss her, but someday we will get to dance with her. May God bless each one of you. My prayers are with you all.
Dear Smith Family~
We are so sorry to hear about Debbie. She was a very sweet lady.. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers..
David & Traci Frisbee
Matt & Morgan
Dear Julie, Matthew & Jared, and Bobby,
We are so sorry for the loss of Debbie. She was a wonderful Christian lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Christy, Bill and Kelly
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Debbie was a wonderful person, and mom. I trust that you will find the peace that only god can give through these difficult times. God Bless, Gary
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Dear Bob and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was a great neighbor and friend and she was there for me and Jason through a difficult time in our lives and she was very much appreciated and loved. I will miss her as I know you will too.
Love Debbie
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DEBBIE ALTHOUGH SHE IS HEAVEN’S GAIN, I ONLY KNEW HER A COUPLE OF YEARS BUT SHE TRULY WAS A PRECIOUS LADY & I WISH I COULD HAVE GOT TO KNOW HER BETTER. THE FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS BECAUSE IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOSE A LOVED ONE HERE. MAY GOD COMFORT & STRENGHTHEN HER LOVED ONES AS ONLY HE CAN.
Our family is in thought and prayer for your family we know you will miss Debra.She seemed to have the faith that the Lord wanted her to have she trusted him and loved Jesus and her whole family,the Lord knew her pain and her love for every one there is no dought.Even though we have to let her go we know we can trust our savoirs choice.May you except in peace and comfort and trust to let go not understanding why.Our prayers were to keep her but Jesus says she is my blessed child too.Remember Jesus loves you too.He knows what to do better then us.I didnt know sister Debra well, but did pray with her.We didnt make it to her service for family diffuculties and hope you forgive us.May you remember the sweet flower and gem that she was and smell the fragrance her favorite flower has left. Your friend and sister in the Lord. Nora Mckinney At Asheville Apostolic Church
I don’t know if this is the Debbie Gosnell who graduated from Enka in 1968 or not since the obit doesn’t say, but if it is, i graduated with her. She was a great person and a phenomenal artist. It was a real shock to see her name in the paper yesterday. I was out of town and did not know until it was too late to attend the service. I am so sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear about Debbie. Debbie and I graduated together at Enka. She was a good friend in school. I was glad to get to see her when I went down to The Dwelling Place when they had singings down there. To the family… I pray strength for each one of you during this saddened time. God bless each one.
I just found out today about Debbie’s passing. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I always loved talking with Debbie. She was so kind, funny, and insightful. I much enjoyed her beautiful artwork.