Jean I. Waddell

July 12, 1944 ~ December 13, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dorothy Jean Ingram Waddell, 57, of Asheville, died Thursday, December 13, 2001.
Mrs. Waddell was a native of Avery County and was the daughter of the late Gilroy and Hallie Benfield Ingram. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Max and Ben Ingram.
She was a former manager of Norhwestern Bank on Tunnel Road and was a member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a witness to God’s love with her deep faith throughout much suffering.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Claude C. Waddell; stepson Michael Waddell and his wife Kathy of Asheville; stepdaughter Marcie Little and her husband Daniel of Charlotte; sisters Martha Fisher of Crossnore, Mildred Pritchard of Morganton and Mary Lee Stout of Charlotte; a brother Bill Ingram of Crossnore; three step-grandchildren, Kelly Waddell and Daniel and Lindsey Little; one step-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Billy Cline and Tom Lomax officiating. Burial will be at the Benfield Family Cemetery in Crossnore with the Rev. Richard Bellflower officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
I was very surprised to read of Ms. Waddell’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. It was great seeing and knowing her through our office. I will certainly let Dr. Dement know of her passing. Sincerely, Margo w/Asheville Orthopaedics
My condolences to Captain Waddell & Family. Jean was a very good person and everyone will miss her.
I am sorry I could not be present for the services for Jean. She was a special person. I will always remember fondly when we were children and would go home with each other and the fun times we had.
Our prayers are with you & your family