Gladys Pinner Nettles
May 12, 1913 ~ August 6, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Gladys Pinner Nettles, 91, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 6, 2004 in a local hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Nettles was the daughter of the late Ollie Lance and Thomas A. Pinner, Sr. and wife of the late Eugene Nettles.
She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Cochrane, and her husband Randall, Catherine Cole, and her husband Don, and Aileen Pinner David; a brother Robert Pinner, and his wife Juanita; and a sister-in-law, Mary Newman Pinner.
Mrs. Nettles was a retired school teacher from Henderson County Schools following 35 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church and was active with the Women’s Auxiliary at Calvary.
Survivors include two brothers, Quentin Cecil Pinner of Arden and Thomas A. Pinner, Jr. and his wife, Sara of Arden and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2:00 PM at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard with Father Clem Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Memorial Education Fund of Calvary Episcopal Church, PO Box 1087, Fletcher, NC 28732.
God speed Mrs. Nettles. You have and will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for 7th grade memories at Balfour School.
Beloved teacher, treasured friend, loyal confidant – you will remain in our hearts forever.
Glad
You will always be in our hearts for all that you did for us. God Speed.
I am so very sorry and ashamed for not visiting Mrs. Nettles. There is no excuse. Immediately after Aunt Eula’s death I didn’t believe I could bear to talk with Mrs. Nettles about her last days. Aunt Eula had not known me for a couple of years, and although her passing was finally a blessing, the loss to me was unbearable. Then Mama had two heart attacks, emergency hernia surgery, and the months passed. She is still with us here at home – will be 92 in November. Her diabetes has escalated – receives insulsin 4 times a day. Have had several occasions when I have found her in a diabetic coma. Blood sugar drops unexpectedly and apparently without warning. I have been with her constantly. Allison left for NC State last fall and will be returning next week – hopes to attend the vet school. —– I will never forget Mrs. Nettles or her influence in my life. She was always interested, willing to listen to anything & everything, ever supportive, never reproachful -provided humor and gave sound advice. I loved her and have missed and will continue to miss her.
One of my fvorite teachers at Balfour School. With fond memories!!! May the Lord be with the family!
Will forever remain in my heart.
A wonderful lady who taught values, principals, morals, and challenged her students to be and do their best.
The world has lost another ray of sunshine.
Thanks for the memories!!
God Speed, Mrs. Nettles!!