Frances Whitted
August 21, 1930 ~ December 3, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Frances Wilkey Whitted passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 85.
She was born in Buncombe Co. on August 21, 1930 to the late J. Gus and Hazel M. Wilkey. She was also preceded in death by Dennis H. Whitted, father of her daughter Linda, and several brothers and sisters.
Frances was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church for several years. She worked for American Enka/BASF for twenty-six and a half years in the controller department. She retired from BASF on August 31, 1991.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Linda Brooks and husband Bud, and by her granddaughter Cindy Brooks and husband Merlin, all of Sylva. She is also survived her sister Alice Morgan and daughter Kathy Vandermolen, and by several nieces, nephews and great- great nieces and nephews. She had lots of friends and extended family members she loved dearly.
At her request, there will be no services. Private burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Enka, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Dear Cindy, Linda and Family, Frances was such a lady. She was of the generation when that meant so much and she practiced it. We have missed her at Church for quite a while, but she was still a presence there. Please accept out heartfelt condolences and know that you are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time?
So sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Francis. We kept in touch occasionally in recent years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
I am the daughter of James Wilkey, Granddaughter of Frank Wilkey of Robbinsville.
Very sorry to here about Frances. We worked together at American Enka for many years. Frances was very friendly and caring and she had a good sense of humor. My prayers are with the family in the difficult days to follow.
Dear Linda and Cindy, We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Frances. She was one of our favorite Aunts! She will be missed but we know she is in a better place. Our prayers are with you..
Years ago, Frances used to visit our church at Starnes Cove, with some of her friends years ago. She was a fine lady, full of life, had a great smile and wonderful personality. My condolences to her children and family and may God bless you all!
I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs. Whitted! I work at the eye doctor she went to and I came to love her so dearly! She was one of my favorite patients! Every time she would come into the office, I just had to hug her. We became very close! I will truly miss her ! She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met ! PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY , AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Frances was a very dear friend to our family.
I am so sorry to hear about Frances. She was a very caring and loving friend. She was the type of friend that you could call In the middle of the night if you needed to talk and she would listen and help you get through. We Will truely miss her. May God bless and comfort her family.
Wade Caldwell, My condolences