Hilda Lunsford Lanning

Hilda Lunsford Lanning, 97, of Fairview, passed away Sunday November 19, 2023.

A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Hilda Blackwell Lunsford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Lanning; two sisters, Helen L. Roberts and Betty L. Bagwell and two brothers, Bill Lunsford and Charles Lunsford.

Hilda was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano.

She is survived by one daughter, Judy L. Bowman; one granddaughter, Sarah Bowman Austin and her husband, Christopher and one great-granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth Austin.

A Funeral Service will be held starting at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 24 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, with burial to follow at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Mark Lewis will officiate. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday morning from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM.

Hilda’s family would like to thank Fleshers of Fairview for their years of special love and kindness.

Flowers are appreciated, but memorial donations may also be made in Hilda’s name to one’s favorite charity.