Jane Nesbit Gatewood

Jane Nesbit Gatewood, 99, of Asheville, NC died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge following a brief illness. A native of Rowan County, Mrs. Gatewood was a daughter of the late Oscar Talmadge and Mary Wetmore Nesbit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Mac Gatewood, in 1984. She was also preceded in death by sisters Beth Cheek, Nan Howard and Frances Bryant and brothers Neb, Wayne and Ed Nesbit. Mrs. Gatewood graduated from Woodleaf High School in Rowan County and came to Asheville in 1942. She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 65 years where she served in many capacities including The Good Shepherd Sunday School Class, Jubilee, Jubilee Choir, The Baptist Women (WMU), Sunday School Nursery, Mother's Morning Out and Wednesday Night food service. She also worked as a teacher at the Central United Methodist Church Pre-School. Surviving are her son, Bill Gatewood, and his wife Nancy; grandson Brad Gatewood and his partner Liisa Akkola; loving friend Ken Steward; many nieces and nephews; all the staff and members of First Baptist Church; as well as her many friends at Harvest House. She will always be remembered for her love and hugs for everyone she met. A memorial service for Mrs. Gatewood will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26th, in the Chapel of First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis officiating. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC 28801.