Elizabeth Jackson Kite
April 22, 1923 ~ April 4, 1999
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mrs. Kite was born in Greenville, SC, was a daughter of the late John Wade and Mary Price Jackson, and was married to the late Samuel Logan Kite. She was a graduate of Brevard High School and attended business school in Atlanta, GA. She worked for Southern Bell for 38 years and after her retirement she worked as a CNA with Visiting Health Professionals for ten years. She was a Baptist and a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann McDevitt of Asheville; a son, Timothy Wade Kite of Asheville; three sisters, Alice White and Ethel Hutton of Asheville and Belle Cobb of Atlanta; and three grandchildren, Melissa Kite and Josh and Christopher McDevitt.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 16, Asheville, NC 28806.
Loved and missed.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Libby, but knew her through her daughter Mary Ann. I am sure, knowing the kind of woman, mother, and dear friend that Mary Ann is, that Libby must have been a truly wonderful woman. It takes a special soul to raise children with such character. Remember these tears we shed are selfish tears, because we miss her so. You are all in my prayers.
Jill
I would like to take a few minutes to express my sorrow at the passing of Libby Kite. I had the great pleasure of meeting her when I was visiting Mary Ann in January and though our visit was a short one, I could see the love of her family and her commitment to them. She will be missed very much but it is comforting to know that she is in the hands of Angels. All my love to the family and friends of Libby and a special hug for MaryAnn from one of her friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck
My sincerest and heartfelt sympathy goes to the family for their loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May the Lord blanket you with warmth and love during this sorrowful time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori, Lee and Chelsey
My sympathy goes out to the Family of Libby.A special hug from a friend of Maryann. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy for the family at this time of their loss. And a special hug for {{{{{MaryAnn}}}}}.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family of ‘Libby’ our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Although we cannot be there in person to stand by your side, we are with you in spirit. Mary Ann, you know where we are if you ever need us.
We are thinking of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with my friends Mary Ann, Josh and Chris. Only the finest of mothers could have raised such a wonderful daughter and have been blessed with such terrific grandkids.
My prayers are with each of you at this time of great loss. To my special friend, Mary Ann, my heart goes out to you. I know how much love was shared between you and your mom. Just know your friends are here for you. In the days ahead please lean on me for support. I am here for you. May the Lord give you a Peace that only He can give. God Bless each of You.
MaryAnn, her family and loved onesÑ Libby’s life and death leave a legacy of wisdom, love and compassion. These are gifts for us all to treasure and to share. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And I rejoice in your celebration of her life!
Mrs. Kite was always loving and caring to everyone. Jared loved her as his own grandmother. He loved to pick on her and call her ‘Granny’. He enjoyed her so much and she always made his feel welcome. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we feel priveleged to have known her.
She taught you well, Mary Ann. Good people leave us too soon, but they leave behind wonderful legacies through children and grandchildren that will surely make the world a better place. You make ours better and if ‘mom’ was like daughter….all heaven will rejoice at her entry.
To Mary Ann:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am here if you want to talk.
God bless,
Beth
Sending my condolences to the family of Libby Kite. She blessed this earth with her presence and with her passing we celebrate her life.
Rita Pickering
Gods speed Libby
Bud Schmutz
To the family of Elizabeth Kite: you are in my thoughts and prayers today.
Connie
My thoughts are with you.
Chuck
Paying my respects to Elizabeth Kite.
Sandie Smith
I am a friend of Mary Ann McDevitt and wanted to pay my respects to her and her family and let them know I am praying for each and every one of them.
Patricia Broadrick
I want to pass on my sincere sorrow at the passing of Elizabeth Jackson Kite. She was the mother of one of my dear friends and I know that she will be missed….Love you Mary Anne and know we are all here for you…CJ
I appreciate everything your Mom did for me,welcoming me into your home,driving her car,etc. Thank you,mary ann & tim for making me feel a part of the family! I am sorry that I could not be there.With all my love ,Mack
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Family and Friends of Elizabeth Kite, she will be missed by alot and always remembered, she is also family to our family because MaryAnn is our Sister-In-Law and an Aunt to our children. We are sorry that we were unable to be there with you but our thoughts and prayers were with you all. Elizabeth is resting now and the Family can also, our Love to Tim, Melissa, MaryAnn and Josh & Chris.
Tom, Donna, Jeremy, Amy & Mike
Aunt Libby was a wonderful lady. Her sweet smile never changed. Her love for her family was always her first priority.Her legacy of love through Mary Ann and Tim and their children will live on forever.