Edna Allen Siler

Edna Allen Siler went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family at the age of 97 on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Edna was immensely proud of being born and raised on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina where she lived until the age of 19. Her father, Ernest Allen (mother Verna Allen), was one of the original farm managers for George Vanderbilt. Edna was a tremendous cook and well known for her famous biscuits, cakes, pies, and Sunday dinners. She grew a beautiful garden full of flowers and vegetables that she harvested and canned. She served faithfully at Biltmore Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Edna also enjoyed spending time with her friends as a member of the Red Hat Club. Edna embraced her roles as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother treasuring every moment with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack Siler; her first husband, Joyce Henson; and her sons, Ronald Henson and Kenneth Henson.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Henry Siler; daughter-in-law, Allison Siler; granddaughters Rachel Siler Adams (William) and Hannah Siler; grandson, Kenneth Henson, Jr; and many nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at Green Hills Cemetery, 25 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806, on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends at her home following the service.

We would like to thank her faithful caregivers Bonnie White, Erma Penland, and Mountain Home Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edna’s honor to Four Seasons Foundation at fourseasonsfdn.org/ways-to-give/give-today/.