Helen Fancher Anderson
July 12, 1928 ~ December 2, 2016
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Helen Fancher Anderson, age 88, died on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the Lodge at Mills River. Helen was born in Johnson City, TN on July 12, 1928. She spent the early years of her life in foster homes in Tennessee and North Carolina before locating with Andrew and Fannie Fancher in Andrews, NC.
Helen married the love of her life, William Donald Anderson, on November 11, 1945 in Union County, Georgia. She was 17 years old at the time. They had a wonderful, loving life together until Donald's death, November 26, 2012.
Helen is survived by one son, William Donald Anderson, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Tryon, NC; one grandson, Andrew Anderson of Hendersonville, NC; one special nephew, Willis Glenn Anderson of Asheville and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a very special niece, Gail Anderson of Andrews, NC.
Helen enjoyed and had a great passion for crafts, painting and needlework. She worked as a cosmetologist for several years at the Salon of Hair Styling in Asheville where she developed many long lasting friendships, which she cherished until her death. Helen was a member of the Naples Baptist Church in Naples, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
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My deepest sympathies to the Anderson family. I am very sorry for your loss. I know that your family is mourning the loss of a dear loved one. This indeed is a very painful time. Please accept my sympathies. Rest assured that our loving God, Jehovah is certainly aware of how you’re feeling. In His Word, the Bible, he promises to raise up the dead through the beautiful hope of a resurrection. (Acts 24:15) May ‘the God of comfort’ give you the strength to get through the days ahead. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
Helen fixed my hair for many years when I lived in Asheville.
She even came to the hospital when I was operated on for
cancer many years ago & fixed it there. What a sweet
wonderful woman . In fact, she needlepointed a pillow that I
put on my bed every body that said ‘Somebody loves You’
I think of her every morning! Thoughts and prayers with her
family. A wonderful lady! Bobbie Gibson – Amson, CT
For 38 yrs. I knew her. She was talented and I too, have a lot of needle work. Over my bed is the Serenity Prayer she did for me and, I see it every morning, as well. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, at this difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. So many fond memories of her and Donald growing up in Andrews. She saved my life,which I will be forever grateful for. She always made everyone welcome and special. My thoughts are with the family.
Helen was a very genuinely loving lady who was always a joy to spend time around.
She cared deeply about others and made people around her feel special !
Her kind ways and sweet smile will truly be missed!
Our sympathy to all of her family.
Corky and family: I just read about the passing of your Mom. She was a great lady. I enjoyed the times at the reunions,just talking with her. She was a favorite aunt of Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless! Love, Darlene Anderson