Jeanette L. Fisher
May 22, 1933 ~ September 28, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Emma Jeanette Long Fisher, 77, died Tuesday morning at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals after a brief illness.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the only child of Roberta Long Plair and William Newton Long. Jeanette lived most of her life in Asheville after graduating from Moultrie High School in Georgia.
Jeanette married John B. Fisher, Sr. in 1951 and raised two children. They would have been married 59 years in October.
She is survived by her husband, her children and their spouses; John B. Fisher, Jr. and wife Susan Carscaddon Fisher of Asheville and Vonna Fisher Cloninger and husband Jeffrey W. Cloninger of Candler. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Blake Cloninger and his wife Ashley and daughter Campbell of Weaverville, Jonathan Fisher of Asheville, Jonah Cloninger and his wife Christie of Candler and Alexandra Fisher of Asheville.
Jeanette was most recently an active member of Hominy Baptist Church teaching Sunday School, presiding over circle and lending a helping hand wherever needed. Earlier, at West Asheville Baptist, she taught all ages of Sunday School, was director of WMU and performed in many church plays.
She led weekly worship services with nursing students at Latta Nursing School and at The Baptist Home for Unwed Mothers. Jeanette volunteered for several years at Thoms Orthopedic Hospital and at Mission Hospitals. She also served on the board of trustees of Mars Hill College.
Although she was very active in her church and community, her full time job was spoiling her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She could be found at the door opening of any after-holiday sale. Jeanette loved gardening and spent many happy hours in her yard tending to her flowers. She looked forward to travel with her husband, taking many trips with family and friends. Her husband will miss her winning smile and the way she made their home a place of welcome.
The family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue in West Asheville on Wednesday, September 29th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30th at Hominy Baptist Church in Candler with the Rev. Drs. Joe Yelton and C. Fred Werhan officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hominy Baptist Church (135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715).
I was very sorry to hear about Jeanette. I met her years ago and
was touched by her warmth and friendly smile. God Bless.
Vonna, We are very sorry for your sudden loss.If there is anything you need please call us. We love all of you very much and will be praying for you and all your family.
Please know that Lewis and I are holding you in our hearts and prayers.
Vonna, John, & Johnny– We are truly sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your mom and wife. I know she will be missed indefinitely. If there is anything at all anyone needs, please do not hesitate to ask as both Roy and I would be more than pleased to help in anyway needed.
Vonna and family, please know I love and care for all of you, and if I may do anything to ease this loss, please feel free to call me. My heart goes out to you Vonna, I know how great a Mother-Daughter love is! God Bless you all and keep you in HIS loving and protecting arms. Gay Robinson
John and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Jeanette’s death. She, with her smiles and sincerity, was certainly an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed. You are in our hearts during this difficult time.
John and Elaine Sutton
John and Family,Sorry to hear of the loss of a very special person.She will be greatly missed.Her smile and hugs will be missed at Deerpark Resturant.My prayers and thoughts are with you.
The world has lost a beautiful person, but God has a new angel in heaven now. Jeanette was a wonderful person and we’ll all miss her. I am so sorry for your loss of this vital member of your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Her warmth, hospitality and kind nature will be remembered always.
John, We suffer and morn our loss but remember the angles in Heaven are celebrating her arrival. We love you.
George and Vicki
John and family, We grieve with you at the sudden loss of our dear friend Jannette. May the love of God be with you at this difficult time. E. J. and Joan
DEAR FAMILY, MAY SWEET JESUS UNDERGIRD YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS AND FILL THE EMPTINESS. YOU CAN TAKE HEART AND FIND THE PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN KNOWING SHE NOW RESIDES IN HEAVEN, MAC
Dear John, Susan, and Family,
Jim and I were so very sorry to hear about John’s mother. We are also sorry that we will not be able to attend the visitation this evening. However, please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks, and months ahead. With deepest sympathy, Cathie and Jim
This world is different today. We have lost a wonderful woman, who was and through her example will contine to be a wonderful example for all other women. I will miss her very much. My prayers are with all of the family.
Vonna, Jeff, John and family….we love you so much. Jeanette was an inspiration to so many people. Her warmth and sense of humor was contagious. It will live forever in you.
Vonna We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please extend our condolences to all of your family.
Jim & Joyce Greene
Vonna, Jeff and family, I am so sad to learn of Jeanette’s death. She was such a lovely lady and it was a joy to be around her. I am thinking of you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Alice Hoffman
John and Family, We are so saddened that Jeanette has died. This is a great loss for all of you, but it is Heaven’s gain. The memories we have of her are special and those you hold close to your heart will give you a measure of comfort. We pray for you to find peace in God’s word and the love and care of friends. We send our love.
Alvin and Priscilla Morgan
Vonna, Jeff and Family: We are so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Vonna and John, I know it is hard to lose a parent especially when you did not expect it. I can only pray that God will get you through these days and the ones to come. Lean on each other and your friends.
Mrs. Jeanette will be greatly missed. She was always such a pleasant person with a friendly smile. I was very blessed to of known her. Love and prayers to you all.
Lynne (Carolina Internal Medicine Recpt.)
John, there is little we can do or say right now, please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. You and Jeanette have always been good neighbors. We will miss her, too!
John and family our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Dear family,
Jeanette was my Sunday School teacher about 45 years ago. I have always appreciated her faithfulness and kindness through the years. You are in my prayers.
Dear Susan and all your family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your dear Jeanette.
She was such a beautiful person. I know everyone will miss her deeply.
God’s blessings to all.
Myra Ramsey
John, Susan, and family, My thoughts are with you. It is so tough to lose a mother. Yours sounded so dear.
Dear Vonna, John & family, we’re SO sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, she will sure be missed! I (Vicki) have so MANY wonderful memories of spending the night there & what fun I had! You will all be in our prayers!
Love,
John, I worked with you in the good old Beacon days! I remember family stories and the love you had for family. I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dear Vonna, Here in the South choir rehearsal night is typically Wednesday (tonight). I would be at Groce otherwise. I shall be with you in spirit. Mary Jo Broomall
Dear Vonna And Family, also Mr. Fisher- We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs Fisher was a beautiful Lady, with kindess and Grace. We are Praying for you. The Lord is Mercyful.
In Christ, Dottie & Lyn Braswell
really sorry for your loss.