Jeanne Bryan Webb
November 9, 1936 ~ September 20, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
JEANNE B. WEBB
FAIRVIEW - Jeanne Bryan Webb, 80, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospital, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her family.
Jeanne Webb was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry Feinson and Miriam Ricketson Feinson Bryan, and adopted daughter of John William Bryan. She was a 1954 graduate of Lee Edwards High School (Asheville High School), attended Meredith College and a graduate of Georgia State University. She taught elementary school in Georgia and Virginia.
She and her husband, James Earnest Webb, lived in many parts of the country, including Alaska and Montana, during his career with the U.S. Forest Service.
Jeanne led a very active life and enjoyed many interests including gardening, quilting, reading, travel, hiking and photography. She served as a volunteer at the NC State Arboretum in Asheville and at the Fairview Library. She also was a Precinct Judge in Fairview.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James Earnest Webb (Jim); daughters: Rebecca Webb Becker (Kurt) and Julia Webb Bradley (James), son, Paul Bryan Webb (Mary); grandchildren, Ryan Fitzgerald (Jamie), Ellie Fitzgerald, Signe Becker, Simone Becker, Sven Becker, Sarah Bradley, Jake Bradley, Bryan Bradley and Myah Webb; a great-granddaughter, Nella Fitzgerald; and a sister, Ruth Bryan Henderson/Buchholz.
A memorial service will be at 2:00pm Sunday, September 24, in the Tunnel Road chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Sallyanne McVay officiating.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 33 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Dear Becky, Julie & Paul,
So sorry. We will see you Sunday.
Love,
Pam Crabtree Leigh
My deepest condolences to the Webb family and friends for the loss of your loved one Jeanne. God loves and cares about all of us we are precious to him he never planned for us to die. Very soon he will commission his son Jesus Christ to fulfill his promise to bring the Last Enemy death to nothing 1st Corinthians 15: 26. Jesus Christ will resurrect the loved ones we have lost in death back to life John 5:28,29, on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21:1-5.
Becky, Julie, Paul and your Dad, my heart and love is with you in your loss. Embrace the amazing memories that you have.
Know that you are being thought of each moment. Always.
Jim, I am so shocked and saddened at Jeanne’s death. Cecil and I always thought so much of both of you, him having graduated with Jeanne and you being from my home town of Swannanoa. As you know, I am very familiar with how the death of your other half impacts you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. -Phyllis Pyatte Hutchins
Dear Becky, Julie, Paul, and family,
It is with heavy heart that I write this message. I wish that I could be there. Jeanne was not only family to me but a very special friend and I am so glad that we had that short visit after the class reunion. It was a special time for us both. My love and prayers to all. Rest In Peace dear Jeanne.
My dear Rebecca and Jeanne’s beautiful family–
How difficult a time is this for a family so close and caring as yours. This side of heaven so many questions cannot be answered such as when a loved one is called home suddenly and unexpectedly. We must hold tight to the promise in the Bible that He works all the things for the good of His people. I had the pleasure of meeting your sweet and beautiful mama on the occasions she and Jim visited MN over the past few years and instantly felt a connection to her and her lovely smile. She made me feel like family and had wonderful stories she shared about life growing up and raising her 3 children in places such as Montana and Alaska. Jim shared with me too the various stories about life with a young family as a forest ranger. Such caring and compassion in their hearts. I will forever be grateful to have known and loved them both. Even though I am not present in person, I am with you all in spirit. Hold tightly to one another and share all the beautiful memories of your youth growing up under their wings and onto adulthood. These stories will sustain you all and keep her alive in your hearts. Many hugs and blessings this day and through the dark sadness ahead. I love you and your special family. Stephanie Ousdigian and family (Dave, Hannah & Matthew)
We loved Jeanne and Jim. They helped us find our mountain home four years ago. We lived in Atlanta across the street from Gary and Mary Johnson. Gary introduced us to the Webbs. Jeanne and I went on a Wildflower Pilgrimage and we won her some Oconee Bells. She was a great lady and they were a great couple. They will be sorely missed.