Gloria Stuman Woodbery
February 22, 1937 ~ February 22, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Gloria Stuman Woodbery, 79, of Asheville, died Monday, February 22, 2016, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Charles "Charlie" and Geneva Miller Stuman. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Denise Woodbery.
Mrs. Woodbery was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church since 1945. She was an excellent seamstress and quilter, and helped start the quilting ministry at Abernethy United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed golf, bowling, and basketball.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Samuel Woodbery; daughters, Rhonda Dawn Woodbery of Asheville, and Rebecca Polson (Chet) of Bennettsville, SC; son, Charles Samuel Woodbery of Saluda; grandchildren, Adam Stephens (Laura), Andrew Stephens, Chas Sisk (Cathy), Jonathan Parks (Eden), Nicole Parks, and Dylan Woodbery; seven great-grandchildren; and sister Phyllis Moore and husband Gary of Candler.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Tarpley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gloria S. Woodbery Quilt Ministry, c/o Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806.
Sending prayers & hugs Rhonda & all the family! I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs & prayers!
My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort as you go throught this valley of grief.
I am so sorry for your loss.
She was a beautiful lady and always with a smile.
I will be praying for you.
Mr. Woodbery,
I was saddened to learn of your wife’s passing. You were my favorite teacher in elementary school. You were more than a highly skilled teacher. You were kind to all your students. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron,
We were so sad to read about Gloria. Wish we could be there but we are in Florida for the winter. You are in our prayers. We hear about you guys through our neighbor in Asheville, Maria Bryant.
I am so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. My sincerest condolences to Uncle Ronald, Cousins- Ronda, Becky, and Sam! I love you all and my heart breaks for you! To Phyllis- I can’t imagine what you must be going through. I am so sorry! I know you and Gloria have such a special bond! Hugs and kisses! Pamela and Jeff Woodfin, Spartanburg, SC
We are so sorry to hear of her passing, we will keep her in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and give you comfort and peace at this time.
Ronald, Rhonda, Becky, Sam and Phyllis, I am very sorry. Gloria was a very sweet and kind Lady. She was always a Lady in every respect of the word. As a child, she represented someone I admired and respected. As an adult, that didn’t change. She laughed easily and I so remember her often with a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. I pray God give you comfort, peace and serenity.
Ron and family, our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. Gloria will be missed. She had a place in all of our hearts. Thanks for being our neighbors in Bennettsville. Becky and Chet, we love you and we feel your pain. Bill and Pat Ratliff.
Dear Ron and family, We send our love and prayers for your loss of dear Gloria. Gloria was aptly named. I have so many wonderful memories of a delightful and joyous lady. Gloria was a ‘big Sister’ to many of us. Let her loving memory ease your hurt.
Sam so sorry to hear about your mother,
Ron, Sammy, and the Entire Woodbery Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Gloria’s passing. It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since we worked together in Bennettsville and I will always have fond memories of that year that we spent together. Gloria was a wonderful lady…May God Bless her, all of you, and provide comfort to you during this difficult time.
So enjoyed every time I spoke with Gloria, I loved her smile. prayers for her family
Sammy, Rhonda, and family, I have such fond memories of being in your home as a teen. I remember Mrs. Woodbery being so eloquent and gracious to me. My heart and prayers are with you.
Ron and family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Gloria was a sweet and talented lady, and such a good neighbor to my parents. May God comfort you and your family.
Bob and Linda (Messer) Clements
Rhonda, Susan and I send our sincere condolences. Thinking of you and your family at this time.