Irene Clontz Hill
June 3, 1939 ~ September 15, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Irene Clontz Hill, 75, of Candler, died on Monday, September 15, 2014, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Hill was a daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy Long Clontz. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, George Gasperson, Sr., and by her sister, Helen Sutphin.
Mrs. Hill worked at both Webb Insurance and Biltmore Tool & Supply, but her main job was raising her family. She was the consummate grannie and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching tennis, and staying active with her church, Zephyr Hills Free Will Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, Chet Hill; daughters, Mary Gasperson Gray and husband Steve, Susan Gasperson, and Jeanne Hill Parris; sons, Rev. George Gasperson, Jr., and wife Margaret, and Rev. Dan Gasperson and wife Jackie; sister, Joyce Clements; brothers, Bill, Robert, and David Clontz; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mrs. Hill will be on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with her sons, Revs. George Gasperson and Dan Gasperson officiating. Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Hill's family asks that memorials be made to Zephyr Hills Free Will Baptist Church, 283 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s Word and through prayer. The Bible can offer us help and hope during these difficult times of grief. May the verses at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 and Revelation 21:3,4 be encouraging to you, your family, and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s Word and through prayer. The Bible can offer us help and hope during these difficult times of grief. May the verses at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 and Revelation 21:3,4 be encouraging to you, your family, and friends.
Chet and Family, I am at a loss for words. Irene was a wonderful woman. A woman of God. We were all so very lucky to have such a special person touch our lives. Irene, may you rest in peace. Chet and Family….you are in my prayers…may God bless and comfort each of you.
Love,
Donna and Colton Sharpe
Chet and Family, I am at a loss for words. Irene was a wonderful woman. A woman of God. We were all so very lucky to have such a special person touch our lives. Irene, may you rest in peace. Chet and Family….you are in my prayers…may God bless and comfort each of you.
Love,
Donna and Colton Sharpe
So sad to hear. My heart goes out to Mr. Hill and their family.
So sad to hear. My heart goes out to Mr. Hill and their family.
We are praying for the family. ‘Heaven’s sounding sweeter all the time.’
We are praying for the family. ‘Heaven’s sounding sweeter all the time.’
My family and I loved this lady and sister-in-law by her first husband. We will greatly miss her. We are praying for the family and all her loved ones.
Roberta Cordell, and all extended family
My family and I loved this lady and sister-in-law by her first husband. We will greatly miss her. We are praying for the family and all her loved ones.
Roberta Cordell, and all extended family
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We will all miss Irene, she always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Chet, George, Dan, Mary, Sue and Jeanne and your families are in our thoughts and prayers, love to you all
Chet sorry to hear about your loss and to the whole family. I know that u will truely miss Irene but one thing for sure we will meet her again. Chet and the family u will be in my prayers. May God Bless you
Chet sorry to hear about your loss and to the whole family. I know that u will truely miss Irene but one thing for sure we will meet her again. Chet and the family u will be in my prayers. May God Bless you
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you all.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is with you and all the family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is with you and all the family.
I am heart broken for your loss. I have been praying for Irene since I heard of her illness, my prayers will continue for the family. God bless you all.
I am heart broken for your loss. I have been praying for Irene since I heard of her illness, my prayers will continue for the family. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. My heart is with you Mr. Hill and my dear friend Susan Gasperson and her son. Love you all.
So sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. My heart is with you Mr. Hill and my dear friend Susan Gasperson and her son. Love you all.
Mr.Hill Marsha and I are truly saddened to hear that Mrs Hill had passed away.We’re praying for you and all the family. Psalms 61: 1&2!! Danny & Marsha McCoy.
Mr.Hill Marsha and I are truly saddened to hear that Mrs Hill had passed away.We’re praying for you and all the family. Psalms 61: 1&2!! Danny & Marsha McCoy.
We were both so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. We take great comfort in the fact that she was prepared and ready to be with her Lord. Susie and I will continue to lift her family up in prayer and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in the time of loss. Ed and Susie Clontz
We were both so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. We take great comfort in the fact that she was prepared and ready to be with her Lord. Susie and I will continue to lift her family up in prayer and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in the time of loss. Ed and Susie Clontz
Dear Laura, Mary & Family, Just found out about the loss of your loved one. I am so sorry and know the pain you are experiencing right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If she was anything like you all I know I would have loved her too. I look forward to meeting her one day in heaven. Love to you all. Aunt Cathy P. Blackmon
Dear Laura, Mary & Family, Just found out about the loss of your loved one. I am so sorry and know the pain you are experiencing right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If she was anything like you all I know I would have loved her too. I look forward to meeting her one day in heaven. Love to you all. Aunt Cathy P. Blackmon
So sorry to hear about Irene. My prayers are with her family at this time.
Dear Danny, Jackie and Susie,
so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim and Mike Dawson
Mr hill. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student of yours my last name was a warren . I went to school with danny and Susan. Again I’m sorry that she is gone she was a beautiful person
Mr hill. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student of yours my last name was a warren . I went to school with danny and Susan. Again I’m sorry that she is gone she was a beautiful person
Chet,I am so very sorry for your lost. Irene was such a sweet person, anytime I would see you and her together You could see how much you two loved and cared for each other. May God comfort you and your family durning this time. Please know that Wanda and mine prayers are with you and your family.
Chet,I am so very sorry for your lost. Irene was such a sweet person, anytime I would see you and her together You could see how much you two loved and cared for each other. May God comfort you and your family durning this time. Please know that Wanda and mine prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Irene. My prayers are with her family at this time.
Mr. Hill….. Chet.. I cannot begin to express to you my sorrow for your loss. Meeting Irene when I was much younger, I remember how amazing she was, friendly and accepting. You were one of the most memorable adults and teachers in my childhood, and I was saddened to hear that she had passed. Please extend my sympathy to Susan…You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sorrow,
Tammy (Watts) Cheeseman
Mr. Hill….. Chet.. I cannot begin to express to you my sorrow for your loss. Meeting Irene when I was much younger, I remember how amazing she was, friendly and accepting. You were one of the most memorable adults and teachers in my childhood, and I was saddened to hear that she had passed. Please extend my sympathy to Susan…You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sorrow,
Tammy (Watts) Cheeseman
Mr Hill and Family, so sorry for the loss our love and prayers are with all of you
Rhonda,Bob and Brooke McElrath
Mr Hill and Family, so sorry for the loss our love and prayers are with all of you
Rhonda,Bob and Brooke McElrath
Chet, George, Dan, Mary, Susan, Jeanne:
I am so sorry to learn of Irene’s passing. Our love, thoughts,and prayers are with you all and I pray God will strengthen, comfort, and give you peace.
Tom, Anita, Adam Long
Hannah, Joe, & Samuel Harris
Chet, George, Dan, Mary, Susan, Jeanne:
I am so sorry to learn of Irene’s passing. Our love, thoughts,and prayers are with you all and I pray God will strengthen, comfort, and give you peace.
Tom, Anita, Adam Long
Hannah, Joe, & Samuel Harris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Israel and Danny Strickland and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Israel and Danny Strickland and family
Chest I’m so sorry about Irene I just saw It my prays go out to you and the hole family God be with you all
Chest I’m so sorry about Irene I just saw It my prays go out to you and the hole family God be with you all