Geraldine Israel
April 8, 1931 ~ October 27, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Geraldine "Gerry" Franklin Israel, 78, of Wamboldt Ave., Asheville, died peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Gerry was the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Mana H. Franklin. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Asheville, a member of West Asheville Baptist Church, and worked for many years for the Western Carolina Livestock Yard.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Israel; daughters, Susan Israel, and Janice Brown and son-in-law David; granddaughters, Kristine and Jessica Brown; and brother, Ed Franklin.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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We are so sorry Janice. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
John & Annette
With loving thoughts and many happy memories. Thinking of you all.
Kathy
Janice, You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding. We greive with you in this loss. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. Grace and Peace,
Al & Susan Horne
Janice,
I just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your family and hope you know that your church family in Hillsborough is here for you in any way.
With Love,
David, Nancy, Madison, and Claire
Our prayers are with you for God’s peace to comfort and strengthen you during this time.
WORKED WITH GERRY AT THE STOCKYARD MANY YEARS AGO,,WISHED THIS HAD INCLUDED A PHOTO…SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING ,SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.CHERISH HER MEMORIES THEY ARE FOREVER…(JERLDENE)
Susan-
I am so sorry about your mother. Take comfort in the fact that she doesn’t have to suffer anymore and that she is in heaven. Then take your memories and store them in your heart. They will hurt now, but then they will make you smile. Also take heart that God and a lot of people love you and your family. We will be praying for you.
Steve, Linda, and Amanda Hall,Kelly and Andrew Hutzel
It was an honor to get to know Gerry during her treatment. Her beautiful smile and wonderful ‘mischievousness’ were just some of the things that made her so dear to us. It was easy to see that she was a woman of great strength and determination. It was a privilege getting to know her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
Thanks for letting us know the way you did. We appreciate your thoughtfulness especially in such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice,
Please know you will be in our prayers today, and the many days to come. A big hug over the internet to you all.
Janice & Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
John & Barb
So sorry for your loss and the long hard road you have been through with your mom but I know you are relieved for her removal from the pain. It is so comforting to know that she will welcome you in heaven one day full of happiness and the vibrant woman you knew her to be.
I wish we could have been there to give you hugs but I hope you feel our love and care from here.
You will continue to be in our thoughts as you go through the next few days missing her and letting it all settle into your brain and your heart begins the healing. May the peace of Christ’s love fill you.
Love,
Kathy and Russell
Brianne, Hayley, and Logan Davis