Elizabeth Carter New
January 15, 1919 ~ August 8, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Elizabeth New, 94, of the Kenilworth neighborhood, Asheville, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at The Laurels of Greentree Ridge Health Care Center.
Originally from the Mars Hill area, Mrs. New lived her entire life in Asheville. She attended Mars Hill College and graduated from Meredith College. She was a science and home economics teacher at Hall Fletcher Junior High for 35 years. She was a member of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church and attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Elizabeth was a lifelong caregiver for family members. Her life was dedicated to looking after first her mother, then husband, Larry; daughter, Cheri and finally her sister Bernice for the last 18 years. She continually put the needs of her family above those of herself.
Surviving are nephews, Michael Carter and Paul Garthwaite; niece, Theresa Brown; and great-nephews, Michael Carter, Jr. and Chad Carter.
Services will be held at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road, Saturday, August 17 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Patty Mouer will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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I have wonderful memories of working with Lib at Hall Fletcher during the ‘early 70’s. She was a special lady: kind, gracious and generous.
Cathy Hall Walsh
Mrs. New was one of my favorite teachers. I learned so much in her Home Ec class.
She always had a big smile on her face…which was comforting.
I’m so glad she had a long and fruitful life~ I will always remember her…
Family of Mrs. New
She was a patient of mine for 39 years and such a beloved friend.She truly put others before herself. I will miss her and her caring personality. It has been my honor and blessing to have known her.
Sorry to hear about Mrs. New. She was a friend to all, a very good person. I delivered her fuel oil from Grace Fuel Company when she called. She was one of my nicest customers. She will be missed. Sincerely, Larry Hurst!
I have very fond memories of working with Lib at Hall Fletcher Middle School. As a new teacher to Asheville she gave me good advice and guided me to improve my skills. I worked on her team and learned so much from her about teaching science. She was a lovely person and I know her family will miss her.
Lib and I worked together at Hall Fletcher. Not only was she a wonderful teacher, but also a very dear friend. May she rest in peace with her dear Larry and Cheri.
I am so sorry to hear of Lib’s death. My husband Paul and I attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church when Lib and her sister Beatrice attended.We enjoyed listening to Lib talk about her school days and her brother Ted. Lib lived a long life and is finally with her husband Larry and her daughter Cheri. Lib, may perpetual light shine upon you and your family and may you rest in eternal peace..
Mrs. New was one of my teachers at Hall Fletcher. She was a great teacher. Also went to school and graduated with her daughter Cheri. Condolences to all her family.
I had Mrs. New for Home Economics and always enjoyed attending her class, learning to cook and sew. She was always smiling and you always felt welcome in her classroom.
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally please accept my condolences. Psalms 90:10 says ‘in themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and it’s because of special mightiness they are eighty years…’ Amazing! Cherish the memories and the times you shared. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.
I was fortunate enough to have Mrs. New for Home Ec at Hall Fletcher. Without a doubt, one of the kindest most wonderful teacher and person I’ve ever met. She made an impression on me that has lasted. Your family is so lucky to have had her for so long. I only had her for 1 year which wasn’t nearly long enough. You loss is felt be so many.
What a lovely lady and neighbor. She will be missed. Sincere sympathy to all her family and friends.
Mrs. New was a business client but I’ve always considered her also a friend. She was a lovely lady and will be missed; it was my honor to have known her.
I am four years late in learning of Mrs. New’s death and, notwithstanding the passage of time, want to pay my respects to this fine teacher who was compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental, patient, kind, and intuitive. It was her intuition that identified me as a shy student whose self-confidence needed a boost. Without fanfare, she presented me with opportunities that did just that. What I learned from her has served me well over a lifetime. A few years ago I contacted her and had the honor of expressing my appreciation for having known her. Her life mattered to me and, I suspect, to everyone who reads this.