Hazel Riddle Gentry
June 12, 1923 ~ January 4, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Hazel Riddle Gentry, 89, formerly of Wellington Drive, Arden, died on Friday, January 4, 2013, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
A native of Mitchell Co., Mrs. Gentry was a daughter of the late J.C. and Decky Gouge Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe E. Gentry, who died in 1993, five sisters, and three brothers.
Mrs. Gentry loved children, and was most proud of raising her own children, and taking care of the children of others.
She is survived by her daughters, Lana Franklin and husband Wendell, of Warner Robins, GA; Barbara Gentry and fiancé Marshall Humphrey, of Asheville; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Martha Cox; and her special friends, Sandra and Nancy Hensley.
A graveside service for Mrs. Gentry will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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We met Hazel in 1968 when she agreed to care for our 2 small children. She did a wonderful job and our children thought of her as a grandmother. This deep feeling of love for Hazel continued even into their adulthood. We are very grateful for her loving service to our family and deeply regret the loss her family is feeling today.
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Ms. Hazel. Our love & thoughts go to all of the family. Love from Merle & Shari
I am so sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing…she was always such a sweetheart. We spent many an afternoon together! No doubt she is happy now and free of worries of any kind. We have lost a special gentle lady.
Lana,
Please know I can feel the depth of grief you are feeling.
Wonderful memories will help you through this.
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