Edith Vance Koontz
March 19, 1914 ~ September 29, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Edith Vance Koontz, 91, died Thursday, September 29, 2005, at the Western North Carolina Baptist Home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Koontz was born March 19, 1914, and was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Dora Carrier Vance. She was a former employee of the Buncombe County Tax Department and Asheville City Water Department. She was a charter member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lee Koontz, who died December 23, 1999, brothers Cecil, William and Lawrence Vance, sisters Myrtle Vance Poindexter and Mildred Vance Gregg, a baby brother Thomas, and a son, Harry Koontz.
She is survived by two sons, Richard (Dicky) Koontz of Thomasville and Charles (Tommy)Koontz, Sr. and his wife Jessie of Arden; seven grandchildren, Kim Rinehart and her husband Rick of Thomasville, Tracey Glasscoe and her husband Ronnie of High Point, Lisa Paitsel of Jamestown, Charles Koontz, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Horse Shoe, Cheryl Durrant and her husband Charles of Hendersonville, Bryan Koontz and his wife Carol of Weaverville and Carol Beth McBride and her husband Trey of Arden; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler Rinehart, Jordan Glasscoe, Jessica Ruth Durrant, Meredith Koontz, David Koontz, Forrest Koontz, Laurel Koontz, Taylor McBride and Elizabeth McBride; and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Mary Frances Ball and her husband Larry. Mary Frances, our mother loved you as if you were her own child.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at WNCBH and Rickman Nursing Center for their loving care during the past two and half years.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James H. Johnson and the Rev. David Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and suggest that memorials be made to the West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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kim,lisa,& tracey,
i’m so sorry to hear of mrs. koontz’s passing.i lost mamaw in 2003& mother in 1987.its tragic to loose both grandmothers within months of eachother.i’ve not seen any of you since we were kids.please tell your mom & dad hello.my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.let me know if i can do anything,i would love to hear from each of you.
love,
lissa
Mr. Koontz and family – the thoughts and prayers of my family are extended to yours at this time of grief and need. You were a very positive influence upon me while at TCR, as I’m sure your mother was to you. God bless you all …
Heaven has certainly gained a wonderful angel today! I was blessed to know Edith through Dr. Bobbitts office. I know she is so happy to be in heaven with Mr. Koontz. She touched many with her wonderful testimony and the life she lived. She cared about so many and it is wonderful to know that one day I will see her again. I am again ‘blessed’ for knowing her. I am so sorry for the family’s loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for the days ahead.
To The Koontz Family,
The infuluences of parents create a lasting impression on their children. I have and still thank you for the positive influence you had on my life as a young man. I will keep both you and your family in my prayers as you grieve the loss of your mother.
Gene Bowman
Tommy, Dickie & families. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
edith was a really nice and sweet lady we will miss her very much.
Mr. Koontz and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Polly Kiser
Ann & Ron Fagan
To Tommy Kootnz and Kootnz Family:
I saw Mr. (Tommy) Kootnz the loss of your dear mother. My heart goes out to you and your family. Our promise of all of us uniting with our loved ones in Heaven keeps us looking and trusting to the One that is our Comforter and Guide. Love Sandra
We’ve known Edith & Ralph for many many years having met them through Raymond Hooper.
Our condolences to the family. We will miss seeing them and talking with them. They were dear people.
Edith your time here was a ture blessing from God. I will miss our long girl talks on the phone. May you rest in peace with the Lord. Love in Christ Becci, Philip, Darrell & Amanda Penland
May the love of our father up above comfort your family during this time. You will be missed by all that knew and loved you. Wade Williams
Dear Tommy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We pray that God will give strength and peace.
God bless you all.
Love in Christ,
Don and Martha
Bible Fellowship Group
Biltmore Baptist Church
Sincere condolences to the family.
Sanford and Alice Lewis
Vickie Lewis Sprung
Dear Tommy, Dickie, and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the homegoing of your mother. I will never forget the influence your mom and dad had on me when I was growing up in the Biltmore Baptist Church (Summit Street Location). I can still feel the warmth and effect of their love, encouragement, and teachings through the years. The last time I saw your mom was at the WNC Baptist Retirement Home. We talked for awhile and relived some precious memories. God bless your family. His grace and strength will be sufficient for all of you.
Gayle D. Brown
Eve and I send our love and thoughts to your family. We are sorry for your loss.
Edith has always been the definition of a Southern Lady. She has been so good to me and I loved her……Shell
Dear (Tommy) Koontz and Family,
We know how it is to loose a precious mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a unfortgetable person with her humble ways. It gives you something more to look forward to in heaven. She was a blessing.
Tommy and Jessie,
Thinking of you and your family and remembering what a sweet lady was your mother. The blessing is that she no longer suffers. May God give you the grace and strength you need for the days ahead.
In His Love,
Gladys and Gretchen Wirtz
Dear Tommy and all the family,
I only knew her as Edie and my mother Helen Hampton’s best friend. We lived across the street. Edie & Ralph were special friends. What joy in heaven! I pray for you all for comfort thru the tears. She is at peace.
Love to all,
Susan Hampton Butcher