Dora Freeman Messer
December 9, 1933 ~ October 1, 2008
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Dora Freeman Messer, 74, of Mills River died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Park Ridge Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Jane Freeman Parks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Messer who died in 2007, a brother, William "Dude" Freeman, a sister, Viola Ledford and a great-grandson, Timothy William Smith.
She was a member of Arden Missionary Baptist Church
Dora is survived by one daughter, Linda Morgan and her husband, Albert, of Pisgah Forest; five sons, Larry Messer and his wife, Judy, of Arden, Charles Messer and his wife, Sheila, of Fletcher, Jerry Messer and his wife, Sandi, of Mills River, Rick Messer of Hendersonville and Jimmy Messer and his wife, Aliza, of Charlotte; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Arden Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Taylor and Reverend Jeff Wilkie officiating.
Interment will follow at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, October 3, 2008 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
Memorials may be made to Arden Missionary Baptist Church, 2568 Hendersonville Road, Arden NC 28704.
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I’m very sorry about the loss of your mother.
My deepest sympathy,
Drew Brannon
Larry and Judy. It has been many years since I saw either of you but I am saddened by the loss of your Mother. If you don’t recognize my name I was a Corn and worked with Judy at Ruth’s We car pooled a lot in those days. Judy you used to cut my daughter’s hair. Please be comforted by the fact that you will see Mother and Dad again..God Bless You,
We send our sympathy and consolation to you. May you reach out to the tender Shepherd for his comfort. May God bless you all. Lewis @ Shirley
Charles and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. May God give you peace and comfort, now and always.
It was so good to see you at our reunion. Take care.
In His Care,
Gretchen W. Williams
Rick, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother. Just know that all our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
Love to you and Lynn,
Joe and Susan
Rick, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother. Just know that all our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
Love to you and Lynn,
Joe and Susan
We are saddened by the announcement in today’s paper that your mother passed away.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know.
THE MESSER FAMILY&RELATIVES
Carolyn and I send our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, during this difficult
time.
‘MAY GOD BLESS’
Tony and Carolyn Hensley
I AM SO SORRY.LOVE ALL.JACKIE
I am saddened to hear of your mother’s passing, she was always sweet to me and my girls.she will be missed.
Charles and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. We send our deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Charlie and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in God’s Amazing Grace.
Larry&Judy,
I am so sorry and I offer my smpathy, and if you need anything let me know. Andrea Stone
Linda, Larry, Charlie, Jerry, Ricky and Jimmy,
After receiving the news Wednesday, I’ve been thinking of your family and recalling memories at your place in Mills River, especially times with Jimmy. I am reminded how close Dora and JD were as a couple and how much they loved their family. That stands out in my mind the most. I hope you find comfort during this difficult time.
Shannon
To the Messer family…Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God’s Grace and peace comfort you and hold you close. God bless you all.
Gerald and Janet Mathis
my heart and prayers go to all of the family. this is a difficult time but the pain will ease as days go by. God Bless all of You
roger and ann caldwell
Larry & family,
I was so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our heart and prayers go out to you. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.