Edith Goins Shuford
June 2, 1920 ~ July 28, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Edith Goins Shuford, 93, of Asheville, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Shuford was born in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., and was the daughter of the late Mason McClure and Lilly Idell Goins. At the age of 6, she moved to Asheville where she lived out the rest of her life. Mrs. Shuford worked for many years making hand-crafted jewelry for Stuart Nye, from where she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John M. Shuford.
Surviving are her children: Rick Shuford and wife Karen, of Asheville, and their daughter Audrey Wells and husband Carl, of Abingdon, VA; Sandy Eckard and husband Dan, and their children, Daman, of Warrensburg, MO, and Kara Dixon and husband Dustin, of Jopland, MO; Gina Shuford Markland of Murrells Inlet, SC; and Dean Shuford and wife Dawn, and their children, Ashley and Kelen, all of Warner Robins, GA; sister, Betty Laughlin, of Davidson, NC; and brother, Robert Goins, of Asheville.
A graveside service for Mrs. Shuford will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. Her family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
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When my father returned to Asheville after serving in WWII he brought a bride with him. My mother loved to receive and to give Stewart Nye jewelry. Perhaps some pieces were crafted by Mrs. Shuford. The dogwood ring was a rite of passage for us girls. Mother’s collection is extensive. She passed away Easter Sunday 2013 and as we are in the process of settling her estate the jewelry has been set aside for the time being. My condolences on your loss.
Dear Shuford Family, Mary Dot and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I just lost my mom in March of this year, so I know your pain. Mary Dot and I have always said, your family is one of the finest we have ever known. I ate lunch with Tommy Koontz and we were talking about all of you and he agree with us. Johnny and Edith loved you all so much. In our Tidewater and M and E Co. Days we were all so blessed to get to know you all. We will be at the service, and look forward to seeing each of you. God bless you all. Pleasant thought of Johnny and Edith being with each other in Heaven. Bill and Mary Dot .
Sandy and family, I am sorry for your loss. When I think of the fun Biltmore days your family is always in those memories, your Mother was such a loving lady. Take care and remember the good times.
To the Shuford family,
Jessie and I just want all of you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We recall fondly the memory of your mother when we were just teenagers long ago. Your Mom and Dad were the epitome of grace and mercy.
May God give you the peace and comfort that only he can give in these sad times.
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
To the Shuford family,
Jessie and I just want all of you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We recall fondly the memory of your mother when we were just teenagers long ago. Your Mom and Dad were the epitome of grace and mercy.
May God give you the peace and comfort that only he can give in these sad times.
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
My brother John called and told me about your Mom and seeing all of you. To the whole family I send my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, the loss of ones Mother is a sad and deep pain. My greatest wishes for happy memories.
Rick and family, I am so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Your mom and dad were two of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever known. This has been a long difficult journey, but they are together again. I’m sorry I wasn’t able be at the service, but you have been in our prayers.