Deborah Messer Gevedon

deborah gevedon
Deborah Messer Gevedon, 55, of Candler, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 10, 2009. Mrs. Gevedon was a Buncombe County native and was a daughter of Claudette Davis Messer and the late Harold C. Messer. She was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Jaime Gevedon McNeil of Candler; three grandchildren, Alexis, Tiffany and Taylor; three sisters, Janice M. Gaddy, Kathy M. Slagle, and Tamara M. Graham; and one brother, Gary Messer. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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  1. We are saddened for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May the lord comfort and bless your family.

    God Bless,
    Angie Vinson Ray and family

  2. Claudette, Jamie, Kathy, & Family: I was so amazed to see in the church bulletin today where Debbie had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I had made myself a note to call her this week & now I could just kick myself. I had sent a card with my number but didn’t hear back, I guess she was just too sick. I know she is not in pain right now, no more sickness now. She was such a sweet lady, she always talked to me no matter where we saw each other. I feel so bad I didn’t get to talk to her before she left with Jesus. I know Jamie told me at church she was very sick. Please know you each one are in my prayers & thoughts. I’ll see you at the funeral home visitation. I will not get to come to the funeral as my job, I cannot get off work. Just know God loves you, draw close to Him & He will give you strength. I know Debbie loved Edgewood Church & she will be missed. She loved to bring her grandchildren to Trunk or Treat & it will be in a few days. She sure did love her family too, especially her sweet mother. God Bless each of you in the days ahead. I know it will be hard. Know you each are in my thoughts & prayers. I love you Claudette & I miss you at church.

  3. Jamie & Family,
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May God Bless you during this sad time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
    Love,
    Karen (Dottie’s daughter)

  4. Jamie,

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I spoke to Deborah a few times when I called you & Taylor. She was always so pleasant. She will live on in your heart & mind forever. One day you will meet again. May God hold you close in the days ahead.

    Love,
    Sonya Ledford (Dottie’s daughter /Tiffany & Taylors aunt)

  5. Claudette & Family,
    I was so sorry to hear of Debra passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    I have to work tuesday & wednesday,
    I wish I could be there for your family, but my job won’t allow it.
    Just remember Debra is well & happy
    now and she’s with Jesus.
    Take Care & God be with you all.
    Love Cindy

  6. Jamie, Alexis, Tiffany, Taylor; & The Whole Family:

    Even thou I cannot be there; My thoughts are with you in your time of need. I know Deborah has had a long history of hard times, especially with her health but to hear that she is no longer with us was a total shock. She will be missed by many; especially those close to her, You and the Family. Life has not treated us well; but things will be better in the hereafter, I know that Deborah is at Peace, No More Sickness, No More Pain, all is well when sitting on the Right Hand of God For Deborah, Your Mother, Your Children’s Grandmother, Is sitting in a Far Better Place a Place we only Know as Heaven, A Place we will some day meet her there In the Promised Land as Our Heavenly Father has Foretold. Being That I am living in New Jersey and cannot be there with you; I am there with you in Spirit during your time of need now and forever. Should you ever need me; I’m here for you, just give me a call… 732-266-8953.

    Again; My Condolences For Your Loss; A Loss For All The Family & The Many Friends She Had. God be With You, He Is Sure To Take Care Of You.

    Your Loving Dad
    Gene H. Gevedon

  7. Dear family,
    I have known Deborah for many years,and my memories are of a special lady who was so caring and thoughtful. I pray as you go through this difficult you will feel God’s grace surround you.

  8. Claudette, was so sorry to hear about Deborah passing, she was very nice to me when i came to your house to take care of you when i worked for Interim. I enjoyed talking to you both. You both are in my heart and my prayes. I feel so lucky to have got to know you both and will never forget you. I love you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. Jamie, I dont know if you remember my family and I or not….you and your mom lived in a trailer over behind Camelot in Dan O’Kelly’s trailer park…my mom and dad lived in front of you…I use to come to your house and we would ea pizza and french fries together…..i was older than you,but younger than your mom. We would hang out together and you would come up to my trailer and see my parents…..we kinda adopted you guys as a granddaughter and daughter….we lost contact when everyone moved away…sorry to hear of your loss…may God comfort you during this time. You are loved still….
    The Don and Doris Buckner Family

  10. Kathy, Claudette and Family,
    We were very sorry to hear about Debbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  11. My mother is the strongest lady that I will ever know. Despite the doctors telling her there was no cure she believed that God would heal her. I feel in my heart that God did heal her but not in the way we all had hoped and prayed for. She is now in heaven above walking the streets of gold and feeling complete joy and no pain which she so deserved. My mother did live a happy but painful life but in the end she now has everything and I can’t wait to spend eternity with her.
    Mother you will never be forgotten, you will be in my heart forever. Thank you for never giving up on me no matter how many times I let you down. I will cheerish every moment I had with you. I am so glad God allowed me to create a new relationship with you and that you forgave me. You will always be my rock and I miss you and love you more than words could ever say. So I’m not saying goodbye but that I will see you again. All my love, forever….
    Your daughter,
    Jaime

  12. DEAR KATHY & FAMILY
    WHEN SUFFERING A LOSS YOU MUST REMEMBER IT IS OK TO SMILE,LAUGH, AND CHERISH THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU AND YOUR SISTER HAVE SHARED.YOU ALWAYS HAVE THESE GLORIOUS MEMORIES TO SOOTHE YOU AND HELP THE VOID YOU MUST FEEL.ALLOW YOURSELF INTO THE EMBRACE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS EVER SO DIFFICULT TIME. KNOW THAT YOU WILL SEE YOUR SISTER AGAIN.
    lOVE YOU ALWAYS
    KATHY HOPE & JESSE

  13. Claudette,Janice,Kathy,Tammy, Gary & Jamie. Carol and I offer our Condolences in the passing of Debbie, our prayers go out to the family,and we pray that God provides comfort in this time of grief.

  14. IN HONOR OF YOUR MOM JAMIE:

    Heaven

    I am up in Heaven today, the place where the streets are golden and you never age.
    I am in a place where the secrets are no more; the mysteries of my life will finally unfold.
    The flowers are beautiful and oh I feel like a child’?I can run and play like never before.

    The weather is remarkable, no rain and no storms, there is just lots and lots of beautiful sunshine to light my heavenly tour’?’?.I am with friends, family and most importantly my Lord, walking on the streets of heaven which are gold forever more.

    I am free, I am free, I am finally free to be me’?Oh cant you see me playing my guitar and attempting to sing on key’?.see, I am finally free’?’?.

    Heaven is a place that’s so beautiful I wish you could see’?.but I want you to know, that this beautiful place is a place that’s not just for me. It’s for you and it’s for me. It’s our final destiny, it’s a place that we all can go’?it’s a place where you and I can all go and be free.

  15. Jaime,

    Your mother was a very strong and courageous woman. I always respected her for raising a beautiful and loving daughter, as you were to her. She loved and lived for you always. You were always the sunshine in her life. May your sweet memories bring you comfort at this time.

    Love always,
    Aunt Jane

  16. debbie was a wonderful and loveing person. she was good to everyone and would do anything she could for you. our sincere condolences go out to the family. we love you all. if theres anything we can do just let us know. sincerely,the callahan family.

  17. Deb, you are the strongest, bravest and one of the best ladies God ever created. It is such an honor to be your sister. I know that you are with our Lord in his loving arms. Your rewards in heaven will be many, as you did so much for so many. I will love you and miss you the rest of my life and I will see you again real soon. Your loving sister.

  18. Jaime Im so sorry to hear about your mom. I really am sorry that I couldnt be at the visitation. I pray Gods peace upon you in this hard time. You were always a sweet friend.


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