Evelyn Smith Fisher
March 18, 1938 ~ May 29, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Evelyn Smith Fisher, 75, wife of the late District Attorney Robert W. "Bob" Fisher, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Mrs. Fisher was a native of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Haney Smith. She was also preceded in death by sisters Wilma Cogburn, Ora Lee Merriott, and Willena Rector, and brothers Willard, Frank, John, and Robert Smith.
She was a former registered nurse and an employee of St. Joseph Hospital. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Sonja Mann and her husband, Mike, of Candler, Pamela Fisher of Granite Falls, and Sally Fisher of Asheville; a son, R. Wayne Fisher, Jr., and his wife, Janice, of Canton; four grandchildren, Amanda Fisher, Robbie Mann, and Gabrielle and Emily Kern; great-granddaughter Ariella Grayce Fisher; sister, Felma Childers; and special grand-dog, Bluebell.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday at Abernethy United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wes Austin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 3:00 p.m.
Private interment at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806, and/or to MANNA FoodBank, MANNA Packs Program, 627 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. She was one sweet lady. God be with all of you.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Evelyn. I will remember her as being such a sweet and kind soul. God has called her to be an Angel in his Heavenly kingdom..She will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Don’t you just know they are having one big party in Heaven !! May God bless each of you.
Sonja, we are thinking of all your family at this time of loss.
Special blessings to you.
Love,
Nancy, Greg and family
Sorry for you loss, your mother was much loved in the community and will be greatly missed by your family. Our prayes and thoughts are with your family. Denny and M arlene Cole
Sonja and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
With Sympathy,
Kathi Graham
Dear Fisher family, my thoughts are of your Mom and you during this sad time. Both of your parents were such a big part of our family’s life growing up. Evelyn was our Mom’s best friend and brought much happiness to her life. I am sending much love to you all and will always hold your Mom in my heart. I was so glad I got to see her at Aston Park, she greeted me with such a typical smile and laughter. She will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sonja, Mike & Family
So sorry in the loss of your Mom. I will be praying for your family. I just lost my Mom also. May God watch over your family during this time.
Just got word from the mts. that Evelyn had passed- my heart is breaking! What wonderful times Bob, Evelyn, Bill & I had when we lived in Swannanoa!The memories are many- the love and respect is very strong. We laughed ’til we cried, and did we ever love to eat! Sonia, how grateful I am that you brought your mom to see Bill 2 wks. before he died. Quite a memory! You cared so well for your mom–and dad before they died-you are a great family! I will love all of you forever-Barbara
Sonja and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy & love to all of Evelyn & Bob’s family from two old friends.
Evelyn and Bob were very dear to our entire family. We have many heartfelt memories when we were neighbors in Wilshire Park. We will always cherish our times together ‘as family.’ Christmas morning, cook outs, Evelyn’s fish pond, her surprise tree, Bob’s political stuff, sharing their many trips, halloween fun, decorating the house, births, graduations, marriages, the fence, the fire, snow, Bob’s eulogy, prayer and burial of Emily, prowlers, Charlene, my Lupus, Wes-leigh’s speeding tickets, Anna’s birth, Otis, our trip out West, Leroy’s retirement and so much more will always be remembered when we count our blessings. Your mom and dad influenced not only our lives in making important decisions but every other life they touched. Everyone who knew them loved them. Please know that our prayers are with all of you as you go through this very difficult time. You are all very special to us and our entire family. We pray God will continue to bless you in the future. Love, The Goodsons
Sonya and family I’m so sorry for your loss Evelyn was a wonderful person and good friend,she will be missed.Thinking of you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and Brent.
I am so sorry for the loss of dear Evelyn. In the 60’s, I used to babysit Robert, Jr., Sonya and Pam and you were all like a second family to me. My family was also members of Abernathy Methodist which is how we met.
I loved both your Mom and Dad dearly and am sadden to know they are no longer with us. I will keep them in my heart forever and all of you in my prayers. Peace be with you all. Judy Morse Gaskill
To Wayne, Sonya and Pam. There are so many memories of your Mom and Dad that I could not even begin to put them in words. But the main thing we want to say is thank you to Bob and Evelyn for being such wonderful friends to my Dad (and Barbara) for so many, many years! Our sincerest sympathy.
Paul and Carmen Powell.