Evon Taylor Morse

evon morse

August 21, 1947 ~ January 7, 2024

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Evon Taylor Morse, died peacefully January 7, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Born August 21, 1947, she was a proud graduate of the Enka High School Class of 1965.

Evon is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles “Buddy” Morse of Enka; daughter, Teresa Morse Spivey and son in law Dale of Weaverville; granddaughter, Shelby Spivey (fiancé Jake Combs) of Raleigh; grandson, Garrett Spivey of Weaverville; sisters-in-law, Gayle Williams, Lila Bostian, and Virginia Taylor; brother-in-law, Eddie Bostian; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and special friends.

Evon worked as head bookkeeper and office administrator for Gould Killian CPA and later became an auctioneer to help Buddy with his growing antique business, Morse Antiques. Evon and Buddy traveled all around collecting and selling beautiful antiques, but more importantly collecting wonderful friends along the way. Besides antiques, Evon loved jigsaw puzzles, gardening, reading and baking for her family and friends. She was known for making and sharing peanut brittle, Christmas chex mix, homemade biscuits and other delicious treats with her family, friends and co-workers.

Evon was an accomplished seamstress, creating beautiful clothing for her family, and even formal dresses for her daughter to wear to proms and weddings. Many words describe Evon: loving, hardworking, honest, thrifty, self-educated, determined, dedicated, faithful, kind and STRONG. Nanny was her absolute favorite name, and she delighted in spoiling her grandchildren, Shelby and Garrett. During her 76 years, she faced the most difficult family tragedies and challenges, still she rose each day to work tirelessly, fight for her family and love with everything in her. Evon gave 100%, and expected others to do the same. She spoke the truth to all, rarely backed down from any challenge, even courageously fighting Parkinson’s Disease with every breath she took.

She is now having a joyful and Heavenly reunion with her cherished son, Allan Morse, her brother, Tony Taylor, her sister, June Gunter and her parents, Golden and Florene Young Taylor, as well as many other loved ones.

Her family so appreciates “Team Evon”-a dedicated group of caregivers who kept her comfortable and pampered (Sonja, Stacey, Brooke, Gina, Wendy, Cathy, Debbie) and the staff at Swannanoa Nursing Facility.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to her church-Sardis UMC or to WNC Bridge Foundation.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m. at FBC of Weaverville with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pallbeares will be Dale Spivey, Garrett Spivey, Anthony Taylor, Shannon Gunter, Harvey Jenkins, Jerry Bruce, Mike Reid (honorary) and David Smathers (honorary).

Interment for the family will be at Piney Mountain Methodist Church Cemetery.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

Services

Visitation: January 11, 2024 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church Weaverville
63 N. Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787


Funeral Service: January 11, 2024 2:00 pm

First Baptist Church Weaverville
63 N. Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787


Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Buddy, Lila, Teresa and family…My condolences to you in the passing of Evon. She was a special and loving person. Cherish your many memories.

  2. Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family and hope you are blessed with the best of memories.❤️
    With love and prayers
    Paula

  3. Morse family,
    There are not enough words to express what Evon meant to me! We loved our Enka Jets and she taught me so much about accounting. She was so kind and loved me so unconditional!! We shared many walks, Christmas Parades and lunches together in downtown Asheville. She had a heart of gold and she will forever live in my heart!

    Darlene Dodd

  4. Mrs. Spivey,
    I’m sending so many hugs and prayers out to and for you and your family. I love that you and your mother were so close and shared so much beauty in this life.
    I love you.

  5. Charles and Shelby,
    We loved Evon and will hold forever close in our heart. Knowing Evon , watching her courage in all she had to face will always encourage us in our life.. Hugs and love to your family.

  6. Charles and Shelby,
    We loved Evon will hold her memory forever in our heart. Knowing Evon , watching her courage in all she had to face will always encourage us in our life.. Hugs and love to your family.

  7. We are so sorry to read about Evon. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Peggy & Mike Hembree
    Cindy & Robert Reeves

  8. Buddy and Teresa:

    Our sincere condolences in the loss of Evon your dear wife and mother. We are so saddened to hear of her passing. It’s been a while since we’ve seen you but attending your auctions and talking antiques remain among our dearest memories. Evon was a wonderful lady and a pretty darn good auctioneer! And just keeping Buddy in line had to be a full time job too.You and all of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Liz and Bob Johnson

  9. Classmates Susan and Leroy Campbell, Hallie and Duane Morgan are saddened to hear of Evon’s passing. She was a wonderful person. She and Charles are greatly responsible for keeping our class reunions going. They are loved by all who know them.

  10. Words cannot express the love I have for Evon. I have known her since she was a very young girl. She has been my “sister” accepting me into the family with love. I am so very sorry I am unable to be there with you. I will always celebrate her life and thank God she was a part of mine. I love you all. May God bless you and hold you close at this bittersweet time. I love you all so much. Aunt Virginia

  11. So very sorry to hear Evon has passed. She was special and loved everyone, just a beautiful person always. May God bless and keep you during this time. Prayers, Mike and Brenda Parris

  12. My husband first symptoms of Parkinson’s occurred during covid, but was diagnosed in 2021 when he was 61 years. He was on Levodopa- not crazy about it! he was also on Sifrol and rotigotine not crazy about any of it either, The Levodopa did very little to help him. The medical team did even less. His decline was rapid and devastating. He had a stooped posture, tremors, muscle stiffness and even slow movements. I was a master Gardener and love herbs! This Parkinson’s took my life from me, I was no longer able to work in my garden anymore because I was a full time caregiver for my husband. We stopped most of his Parkinson’s medications due to severe side effects and I started him on Ayurvedic treatments from Natural Herbs Centre naturalherbscentre. com , the treatment has made a very huge difference for him. His symptoms including body weakness, tremors and slurred speech disappeared after few months on the treatment. He is getting active again since starting this treatment, he is able to walk and able to ride his treadmill again.. This Ayurvedic treatment is a miracle!! I recommend researching natural treatment for Parkinson’s disease versus taking the pharmaceutical drugs that only deal with specific symptoms and have damaging side effects to your body.

  13. Charles and family,
    Sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful wife and special person to all that knew her. She will be missed but there is no doubt that she and Allan are rejoicing together.
    She is to be admired for the fight she fought during her illness. She will remain in our hearts.
    May the Lord richly bless you with His grace at this time.
    David M King

  14. I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful women. She will be missed by everyone. Jess Spruill

  15. Evon’s passing saddens me as I’m sure it does all who knew her. Blessings for her family as you grieve her loss and remember all the love and goodness she shared with you.

  16. Craig and I are so sorry to hear of Evon’s passing! I hired her to take over my job when I was pregnant with our youngest son, Chad, who is 48 years old! I haven’t seen her in many years but I liked her very much!


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