Evelyn Gosnell Middleton

Evelyn Gosnell Middleton, 85, of Candler, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born on April 16, 1927 in Concord, NC. Mrs. Middleton was the daughter of the late Merrimon and Norma Mae Payne Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Middleton, who died in 1960; by a daughter, Dorothy Davis; and by a son, James Arthur Middleton. She is survived by her sons, John M. Middleton, of the home, Larry Middleton and wife Sandra, of Canton, and Terry Middleton and wife Penny, of Marshall; grandchildren, Mary Jessica Holstead and husband Johnny of Anchorage, AK, Dr. Amber Slagle and husband Dr. Scott Slagle, of Roanoke, VA, James Middleton and wife Susanne, of Asheville, and John Middleton and wife Rebecca, also of Asheville; and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service for Mrs. Middleton will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Ed Worley and Woody Wiggins officiating. Her family will be receiving friends at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, 351 Beaverdam Loop Road, Candler, NC 28715 Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.