Edith Oliver McConnell

edith mcconnell
Edith Oliver McConnell, 86, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at CarePartners Solace. Born in Bryson City, Mrs. McConnell was a daughter of the late Charlie McDonald Oliver and Iva Lee Cloer Oliver. She spent her working career at Enka/BASF, in nylon production and later as an office clerk. She is survived by her husband, Gordon L. McConnell, Sr.; son, Gordon L. McConnell, Jr. (Lucy), granddaughter, Alison Davis (Jacob), and great-grandchild, Tyler. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Private entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, prior to the service.

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  1. Gordon
    Edith had a long and fruitful life. We know you will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lucy, Allison and family.

  2. sorry to hear of aunt ediths passing. i am having health issues so will be unable
    to attend. will keep you in my prayers.

    love sue mcconnell beasley

  3. Mrs. Edith was a really special lady, sweet, caring, always willing to help others and loved her family dearly. She will be greatly missed. Praying for her family, God bless all of you. Sharon, Bob, Matt and Kendra Brown

  4. Edith was a lovely person and a wonderful neighbor to my parents. The Richards family joins me in sending condolences to her loved ones.

  5. Aunt Edith will always have a place in my heart. I have memories of our good times and the fun our families had we had when Gordon Jr., and I were growing up. Bob and I send our sympathy to Gordon, Gordon Jr. Lucy, Alison, Jacob, and Tyler.


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