Gladys Teague Massey Parris
April 19, 1933 ~ April 9, 2021
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Marshall, NC
Gladys Teague Massey Parris, 87, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021.
An Asheville native, Gladys was a daughter of the late Ernest Clyde and Connie Mae Webb Teague. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Glenwood Harold Massey, and by her brother, Odas Clyde Teague.
Gladys was proud of having served as a past President of the West Asheville Lions Club.
Mrs. Parris is survived by her husband, Luther E. Parris; daughter, Ernestine Plemmons (Rick); sister, Wylma Jean Norton; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mrs. Parris will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave with the Rev. Mary Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Attendance for the visitation is limited to 50 individuals and masks are required for the visitation and service.
Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Amy Brookshire, 749 North Turkey Creek Rd., Leciester, NC 28748.
Services
Visitation: April 13, 2021 1:00 pm - April 20, 2024 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: April 13, 2021 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: April 13, 2021 3:00 pm
Union Baptist Church Cemetery
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
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Yes I have known her all my life I am so sorry for your loss I just read of her passing I always loved her. Joann Meadows mcmahan
Dear Ernestine and family our prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God grant you all peace knowing Gladys is in heaven with him, she has achieved her reward. She will be missed at Little Sandy greatly. Love, Peace and healing will be our prayers to you all in the coming weeks and months.
With Love always, Paul & Ellie Brown
Ernestine and Family
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Sweet sweet lady we’ve known for a long time. May “The God of All Comfort” be close to all of you now and in the coming days. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Jimmie and Shirley Fender—Barbara Greene—Pauline Cassada
Ernestine we are sorry to hear of Aunt Gladys passing. Such a wonderful sweet lady! I know she will be missed by many.
Ann and Al
So very sorry for your lsos but she is well again iin the arms oof our Lord and Saviior . She was a wonderful person and soo very kind to every one. Little Sandy Chruch was so blessed to have her attending church .with uw. We all missed her smiling face and happy laughter .
Her sweet spirit always filled the room with love
Yes I have known her all my life I am so sorry for your loss I just read of her passing I always loved her. Joann Meadows mcmahan
So sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing. She was part of the Square D Family and was highly respected and well-liked by all. It was always great to see her at the annual Lions Clubs’ Christmas lunch for the sight impaired. Here for you in spirit and assistance if needed with company life insurance benefits.
Ernestine and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a dear friend. I will miss her. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Prayers for you,
Vivian Martin
Ernestine, I have such fond memories of aunt Gladys during my formative years especially. She was always so sweet and helpful to others. She was strong and fearless. She was polite and well mannered. She was such an asset to those around her. I appreciate her being part of my life.
One thing that sticks in my mind is this dessert she always made. I think it was called Cherry Jubilee. I would always ask her to make it when we came to visit! I know you lost your best friend. I am sure heaven had a special place just for her.