Ivorine Sumner Williams
November 2, 1927 ~ June 16, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ivorine Sumner Williams, 93, of Asheville, passed away at home Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
A native of Buncombe Co., Ivorine was a daughter of the late Lillian Sumner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Morris Williams, and by her brother, Edwin.
Mrs. Williams was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church for 23 years, and she loved her church and church family. She was formerly employed at Asheville Hosiery Mill and retired from Square D.
She loved working in her roses and was very active up until the last few weeks of her life. She never lost her smile or sense of humor.
Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Reed; son, Tony Williams (Regina); 3 grandsons; and 6 great-grandchildren, whom she loved and cherished spending time with.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at West Asheville Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Stan Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Special thanks to Four Seasons Hospice for their care and compassion. A very special appreciation for her loving caregiver, Jan Wilson, for all she has done to keep her happy at home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Visitation: June 19, 2021 1:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Funeral Service: June 19, 2021 2:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Burial: June 19, 2021 3:00 pm
Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
901 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-645-6915
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Tony and Regina and Brenda, and all the Williams grandchildren. Ivorine was my friend and part of the Hunter family by marriage. She was one of the sweetest people I have known. We didn’t see one another a lot. She and my mom and I had many days at the hair salon catching up on family and just talking about so many things. And laughing. My prayers and my family’s prayers and love are with you.
Heaven gained a angel with you. This lady was such a sweet lady. For 21 years you made me feel welcomed and loved. You were always smiling. I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter mother in law. You will be missed so much. Love you.
Heaven gained an angel. For 21 years you made me feel welcomed and loved and I loved you to. You were always smiling. You are missed so much. Love you.
Dear Brenda and Tony, it has been years since I have seen any of you but you haven’t been forgotten. I remember, especially, your mom. She was always smiling when I saw her at Grassy Branch Baptist Church. She was a faithful member and one who was appreciated. May you and your families have the peace that only God can give. Live on with the lessons she taught and the love that continues with each passing day. Look forward to Reunion Day with both your parents. Prayers for you all, Phyllis Fox Briggs
Dear Brenda and Tony, its been many years since I have seen any of you but i remember the wonderfil times I spent at your home when we went to Grassy Branch Church together when Rev. Jay Blankenship was our pastor. Your Mother and Dad were always so kind to me. I’ve often thought of you but didn’t know how to get in touch. May God comfort all of you and waiting on that day when we shall join our loved ones in Heaven.
The only remaining immediate family of mine is my twin brother Larry as 3 brothers and my parents are in Heaven.
Mary Stephenson Taylor
i miss my Grandmother everyday, i often visit her former house and property…for time of meditation and remembrance of yrs of events and memories. grandmother and granddad…are together once again!! that makes me happy. i miss you both daily love always.