Elsie Robinson Pope
April 6, 1922 ~ December 30, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mrs. Pope was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late John Murphy and Viola Brooks Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Spurgeon, Ralph, G.C., and Harold Robinson. She was retired from American Enka with more than 40 years of service and she was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Ramey and her husband Buddy and Sandra Rhymer, both of Asheville; two sons, Brian Pope and his wife Janice and Ralph Pope, both of Candler; one sister Virginia Davis of Alabama; one brother, Ernest Robinson of Candler; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Robin and Greg Fox, Rusty and Bobbie Rhymer, Anthony and Shauna Pope, Cindy and Perry Christopher, Alex and Claudia Pope, Jennifer Pope, Tracy and Melissa Ramey, Matthew Ramey (and Maureen Herold), and Christopher Pope, and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at Forest Lawn Mausoleum with the Rev. Dr. James H. Johnson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Ramey, Greg Fox, Rusty Rhymer, Alex Pope, Tracy Ramey, Matthew Ramey and Anthony Pope.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and request that memorials be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or to the United Way, 50 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
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Carolyn and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. I know how much she meant to each of you. I remember spending weekends at your house when we were younger and your mom fixing french toast for breakfast. Funny how at times like this you remember the little things in life. All of my prayers are with you and all of the family. Love Donna Fox Lefler
Brian, Janice, Sandra, Carolyn,Ralph, Just wanted you all to know how sorry I am about your Mother’s death . She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May GOD bless you all. If I can do anything please let me know.
Sandra and family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I remember your Mother and you being at Fellowship suppers at the church. She was such a sweet and beautiful lady. Love Terrie Henderson
I am deeply sorry for your loss and am praying for you all in this time. I know time, and different paths have led us seperate ways, but I do think of you all and would love to spend more time catching up with each others lives. May God bless you all.
Your cousin,
Calvin
Ralph,
Wanted to express my condolences for the loss of your Mom. I remember her very well, & I know she will be missed. My thoughts will be with you, your brother and sisters. wss
Sandra,
May God give you and your family strength during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Cashion
Sandra, may the God of all comfort come alongside you and your kin now and give you strength during these days. We will be praying for you.
SANDRA AND ROBIN: OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. IT IS NOT EASY WHEN YOUR MOM PASSES AS WE BOTH HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS, BUT KNOW PRAYERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN HELP YOU GET THROUGH TODAY AND THE DAYS TO FOLLOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE JOE AND LINDA
Carolyn our prayers are with you and Buddy and the family Love you,Kay Dana Baptist Church
Carolyn, Our deepest sympathies we extend to you and the family with the passing of your Mother. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know you will miss her greatly. May God give you the strength to get thru the lonely times ahead. I know He will, because He was there for me after my mom passed away. I will be thinking about and praying for all of you. Helen Sexton Wiggins
SANDRA,I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DAILY. PLEASE CALL ME ANY TIME YOU NEED TO TALK. I LOVE YOU!
JUDY