Doris Young Gudger
November 5, 1923 ~ August 8, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Doris Young Gudger, 84, of 3 Laurel Place, Asheville, died on Friday, August 8, 2008, at her residence.
An Asheville native, Mrs. Gudger was a daughter of the late Samuel R. Young, Sr., and Argie Blanton Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James M. Gudger, who died in 1987.
Mrs. Gudger worked for many years in the family business, Young's Produce Co.
Mrs. Gudger is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Gudger, of Asheville, and Dianne Gudger, of Brevard; brother, Samuel R. Young, Jr., and wife Margaret, of Asheville; and nieces and nephews, Catherine, Sam, III, Martha, and Eddie.
Her family appreciates the loving care provided by Judy Lail, Relda Capps, Sandra Smith, Trudy Cottone, and Marianne Deaton.
A funeral service for Mrs. Gudger will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel. Interment will follow in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Mimi Paige Foundation, 1420 North Fork Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711, or to Buncombe Co. Medical Society, Project Access, 304 Summit St., Asheville, NC 28803.
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Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your mother. Please know that I am
thinking of you in this time of sorrow. I know she was one of your
best friends.
Sandra & Dianne,
Thanks so much for the call to let us know of your Mom’s passing. Jim & Doris were such good friends of our family. Mom & Doris were a strong support to each other as widows, and talked on the phone every night at 10PM for many years.
I’m so glad we were able to get them together for the little picnics in the last few years.
Blessings on you both.
Margie Hazlett Haaga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved her and love each of you.
She will always be among my fondest of memories. My love and prayers are with you, Sandra and Dianne.
Sorry to hear about Doris she will be miss by ever one that know her. We will keep you all in our prays if you need any thang just let us know. May God Bless you and the hold family Linda & Herbert
Sandra & Dianne you have my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times and talk about them often. It HELPS! Luv You, Vic
Thinking of and praying for you all during these sad days in the loss of your Mother! God bless you and your family! Love, Barbara
DEAR SANDRA, DIANE, SAMMY AND FAMILY
I WOULD LOVE TO BE WITH YOU TONIGHT AND TOMORROW BUT MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN ILL AND I AM NOT IN BEST OF HEALTH. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR I KNOW HOW IT IS TO LOSE A MOTHER. I DREAMED OF HER LAST NIGHT. IT IS A SHAME TO LOSE TOUCH BUT EVERY ONE IS GETTING OLDER AND SO HARD TO TRAVEL 1-26. WILL REMEMBER AND BE THINKING OF YOU ALL TOMORROW.
LOVE ALWAYS, DAPHNE
Dear Dianne, Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Guess your Mom and Mother can catch up on what us girls are up to now!!
Love, Nancy (Carr) Porter
Dianne, Your friends at TCH Home Care are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We are all here for you now and always.
Sandra and Dianne, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this time of sadness. May the many memories that you have of your Mother and loving friends give you strength and comfort you in the days to follow. Love, Kay
Sandra and Dianne,
We know this is a difficult time for you both. We hope you will draw on your strength as sisters. You are in our thoughts.
Dianne, We just arrived back today and were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Our most sincere condolences. All of your fondest memories will be your comfort and lasting memorial to her. Love, Robby and Judy