Jane David Grossman
October 25, 1938 ~ July 26, 2021
Born in:
Jacksonville, FL
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jane David Grossman, of Asheville, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.
Jane was raised in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated from Robert E Lee High School. She went on to receive her BS in Nursing from the Emory University School of Nursing in 1961. She served as a public health nurse with the Fulton County Health Department in Atlanta, and then later as a staff nurse at Emory University Hospital.
It was at Emory that Jane met and married Gil Grossman. Their ‘never-ending love story’ culminated in four children, and four grandchildren; in fact, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this month with all their family in attendance. Jane and Gil considered Atlanta their hometown, but retired to their beloved mountain home Asheville, NC in 2010.
In addition to raising her family, Jane was active in her communities: served on Atlanta’s Auxiliary of Emory Crawford Long Hospital (now Emory University Hospital Midtown); volunteered with the Asheville Buncombe County Christian Ministries; volunteered with the Asheville Habitat for Humanity.
But for all who knew Jane and Gil, they absolutely loved spending their retirement years traveling extensively through Europe, indulging in their love of music as well as Jane’s special interest in collecting Carolina folk pottery.
She is survived by her loving family: husband Gilbert D Grossman, MD; daughter Leslie Grossman; son G David Grossman, Jr and wife Letitia, with granddaughters Margaret and Sarah; daughter Marion G Mande and husband Christian Mande; daughter Caroline G Brown and husband Michael Brown, with grandsons William and Matthew. A private service was held with immediate family.
For those that are moved to do so, the family asks that donations be made to any of the following organizations that had personal meaning to Jane: The ALS Association (https://www.als.org), Givens Estates – Resident Assistance Ministry (https://www.givensestates.org/donate-giving-opportunities) or the Nell Hodgson Woodson School of Nursing (https://www.nursing.emory.edu).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Always enjoyed seeing your wife and Mother also Grandmother in our dining rm here at Givens Estates. Love JanetDavid
Bob/karen Bachman.
Gil, Twins,
I am so sad. I have so many happy memories of all of you and Jane during our Sagamore days. We enjoyed being Moms and talking about JAX
Know we are thinking of you,
Betsy and Skip Mixson
Dan and I are so sorry to hear about Jane. I was honored to have her as a patient in Atlanta. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Linda Couture, MD and Dan Couture
Gil: My sincere condolences. It has been a while, but you and I had some good interactions many years ago in Atlanta–you were at Emory and I was running First Medical Network. Ron Tipton was a mutual friend.
Carol and I move to Asheville in 2018. My email: drkent@comcast.net.
Be well. Ken Tannenbaum
Gil, Susan and I were greatly saddened by Jane’s passing. We really enjoyed talking to both of of you and will miss her comments. If there is anything we can do for you in this time of sadness, please do not hesitate to let us know.
We were very saddened to learn of Jane’s death and your great loss. We fondly remember your accompanying us to Steve King’s memorial.
You are in our prayers.
Pat &Tom Daly
Gil and Family,
I am saddened to read in AJC today of Jane’s passing. It is my prayer that the loving memories each of you have of her will bring you comfort and lessen your grief at this time and during coming days.
My recall of Jane takes me back to probably very early 1980’s where we met at Briarcliff Woods Beach Club, playing a bit of ALTA tennis and watching our children compete at swim team meets. Years later when ready for the big move from Briarcliff Woods to the Asheville area, I had the privilege and honor to represent Jane and Gil as their real estate sales agent. I will always remember Jane’s smile, her laugh, her quick wit, and her kind caring for others.
With heartfelt condolences,
Wilma Richardson
I want to express my sincere personal condolences and sympathy to Gil Grossman and his family upon the recent loss of his wife Jane. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sad time.
Respectfully,
Judie (Jim Lewis) Sheppard
Dearest Gil and the Grossman family,
We were deeply saddened over the news of Jane’s passing. We will long remember our years of friendship. May God Bless you and yours, now and forever.
Dearest Gil and the Grossman family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Jane’s passing. We will long remember Jane and you and our years of friendship. May God Bless you and yours now and forever.