Jill Max Wilson
September 12, 1954 ~ September 13, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Jill Max Wilson, 51, of Asheville, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at her residence.
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a daughter of Gladys Hollingsworth Wilson of Asheville and of the late Max Wilson. Jill worked as a counselor in a private practice and specialized in grief counseling. She received her undergraduate degree from UNC-Asheville and her master’s degree in clinical psychology from East Carolina University.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Howard Yarborough; a sister, Donna Faucette of Asheville; two aunts, Rose Henderson of Maryville, TN and Norma Hollingsworth of Alcoa, TN and a niece, Brooke Ramsey of Weaverville.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Howard Hanger officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00-7:30 PM at the funeral home and then again on Friday following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee’s Creek Road, Asheville, 28806.
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I am so thankful that Jill was part of my life & always will be. Just her presence was comforting & I can still hear her laugh & see her smile. I loved hearing her latest cat stories!
Jill helped me ‘spread my wings’ & take risks I don’t think I would have taken had it not been for her support, encouragement, & ability to help me learn to trust & love myself more. She was an amazing person & I will miss her deeply.
My prayers are with your family.
I can hardly believe it has been a year today since we lost you, yet it seems like an eternity. It is a very sad day for all of us. I am trying to focus on the things you did that blessed so many peoples lives including mine. That special sweet smile and brightness you brought everywhere you went. I love you and I miss you so very much. I wrote this in memory of you, you will always remain in my heart.
You are always with me
Standing by my side.
You are my guardian angel,
My love for you will never die.
With all my love,
Brooke
I was a patient and friend of Jill Wilson’s for 11 years, through the years, working with Jill, she saved my life on countless ocastions just having her to turn to, I feel deep sorrow at your loss, she will always be loved and missed, God be with you.
Jill’s Friend For Life,
Linda L. Harmon
To all of Jill’s family and friends and especially her husband. I sincerely regret I am writing this right now. I just found out about Jill’s death. I know none of you personally, but I knew Jill for over 8 years. She was an exceptional human being. Her compassion, her sense of humor, her intuitiveness made such an impact on my life. I am so saddened by her death and know how very sad you must be. I share in your grief and am at a loss of what I can do for you. I was so very fortunate to know Jill. Indeed, a special person she was. My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time. In loving memory of Jill.
Your family is in our prayers and thoughts. David & Brenda McFalls
I was so shocked to find out about Jill. I knew her for a very short time, but in that time, I found her to be such a loving and intelligent woman. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
Brooke,
Please know you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
You know how to reach us.
With love,
Mike & Amy
Today it has been 2 years since you left this earth and we miss you so very much, there are really no words to express just how much. I miss your smile, your laugh, your love, your compassion, your caring and most of all YOU being here with us. Within the 2 years that have passed I have thought alot about my life and how much you brought into it with you caring and nuturing ways. I regret so much that we didn’t spend the time together that each of us would have liked too but I know that you were always within my heart as you went through your days helping others in a way that touched their souls. You touched my soul and there is an imprint of your heart and love within me always. I miss you so much and I often feel an empty space in my heart that you filled but then I remember that you are still with me and with us all and your love is neverending as our love for you will always remain….neverending and always faithful to you Jill. I love you and miss you so much!
Words cannot express the sadness we felt for you upon hearing of Jill’s sudden death. Our prayers are with all of you.
I met Jill in 1989-1990. She was a bright light in the darkness. She helped me through a rough time and made such an impact on my life that I still remember her clearly after 15 years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to your time of need. I met Brooke on the net a while back and she is the sweetest person I know…my thoughts and prayers will always be with her and her family.
Hugs,
Cheri
Im in a group with brooke and I just wanted to say im sorry to hear you have lost someone close to you . I know what its like because my brother inlaws mother past away with the same thing . I just wanted to say you are in my prayers and that althought I dident know brooks aunt she is atleast not in any kind of pain anymore and she is healthy where she is .. you are all in my prayers
Cid
We are so sorry to hear about Jill’s death. You and the family will be remembered in our prayers.
I used to be one of Jill’s patients, spent years seeing her and she had an immensely postive impact on my life. I’ve been out of Asheville for years now and only now heard about Jill’s passing. This news is truly saddening to me.
I want to express my deeply heartfelt condolences to you, her family and friends.
Mom and Dad Shared with me the sad news about Jill and I pray that our Loving heavenly Father will comfort you.
To Mrs. Gladys Wilson, Howard and Family:
You are in my prayers. Jill always brought smiles and sunshine with her presence whenever our family was together. I will miss her dearly.God bless.
Love,
Yolanda Miller
Jill was such an uplifting person. It was truly a pleasure to work with her on several different ventures, but especially with the ICD support group. She really helped me through some difficult times personally. I will really miss her. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person.
Howard, Mrs. Wilson and Family, Words cannot express how sorry we are for all of you. Jill was a beautiful person. Our prayers and love are with you. Love Ron & Beth Taylor
No words can express the sadness that I feel for myself and especially Jill’s family at this sudden and shocking loss. Jill made inumerable contributions to our professional community and helped countless individuals during her life dedicated to serving others.
Jill was insightful, kind, gentle, extremly caring and compassionate with a tremendous ability to empathize with the difficulties of those she served. When she laughed she lit up the room with her pixie smile. She often looked like the cat who had just swallowed the canary!
I regret that when I saw her last I did not hug her for a longer time and tell her that I love her. But I know in my heart that she knows how I feel about her.
I will always miss Jill and be grateful for all the kindness and service that she extended to me and others. It is hard to believe we will not see her smiling eyes or hear her infectous laughter again.
My most heartfelt sympathies to her husband and family members. Please know how deeply she is valued and cherished.
In loving memory,
Martina G. Barnes, Counselor
I remember Jill as a caring, thoughtful and vivacious person. She was helpful to me in a difficult time. So sorry she’s passed away.
Howard, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Best wishes,
Karen, Scott, Erin and Brooke Paly
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jill’s passing. She helped to guide me through some difficult times in my life. She was such a warm and funny person. I will always remember her bright spirit.
Howard,
It is hard to know what to say. No words can take away the pain and shock, and I can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling right now. I am having a difficult time processing it myself. Please know that Mac and I are thinking of you during this difficult time and we are ready to do whatever we can to help you.
Dora Nelson
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family and especially to Howard, a gentle, loving man who was a great husband and companion to Jill. I rarely saw Jill in the last few years and yet I am deeply saddened by her loss because I was lucky enough to have a glimpse into how precious she was. Jill was unique in her absolute truthfulness and down-to-earth philosophy. I referred many caregivers to her for counseling because I knew I could absolutely trust her with the most difficult of human heartaches. She left me with some precious memories especially of her garden and her weaving which expressed so much about her nurturing spirit. I will miss her.
A friend gone too soon. She will be missed by me terribly! I did not get to know her long enough!
My heart hurts for your family. Jill was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. I will be praying for you all. God bless you.
I knew Jill through her being a part of our ICD Support Group. She was a wonderful facilitator and friend. We are both cat-lovers; she gave me the information for finding a wonderful cat condo similar to what she said her cats so enjoyed. And now both our cat and our new Bichon play in ours. I am greatly saddened by Jill’s untimely death. My love and prayers go out to her husband and family.
She was a great lady and friend
Dear Howard and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that God will help guide you through this difficult time. The three of us went to high school together and I always enjoyed sharing classes with you. Rita K. Wilson-Deviney
Howard: It deeply saddens me to hear about Jill. I will always remember her smiling eyes and her love for The Beatles. Very happy memories! I’m greatful for our visit at the last class reunion.My prayers are with you.
Dear Howard,
I have only just gotten to know you a little bit but I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My husband is my soulmate, just as I know your wife is, and will always be, for you.
We are ALL looking forward to having you back with us every day. You are surrounded by people who love you and I’m honored and grateful to count myself among those in this community who care so deeply about you.
With warmest, warmest thoughts,
Beth Brooks
I wanted to let you and her mother know how much Jill influenced my life. She was the professional who volunteered with Compassionate Friends when I entered the group after the loss of my daughter in 1990. In our darkest days of loss and saddness she listened, supported and truly made a difference in so many lives of members of Compassionate Friends. Know that her impact was great and our trust in her loving kindness will always be there. She touched many lives and her work will last forever.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jill’s passing. She was such a kind, caring, and compassionate person. She helped us through some very trying and difficult times in our lives. We will miss her infectious smile and sense of humor. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
There are no words that can express what Jill has done for me as an individual. She was compassionate, dear to her words of wisdom and made you feel stronger than you ever felt in your life. She helped me through the hardest time in my life and I thank her for that. Wherever you may be, I am thinking about all the good you have done, especially in my life and wish you happiness wherever you are. My sympathy is with your husband and family. Thank you Jill! You will always be in my heart forever! Karen Abrams
It is now the holiday season and I can’t possibly imagine it without you. You loved the holidays so much and you were always the light that made them the very best in the world. So much reminds me of you, in everyway everyday! I miss you so very much and I want you home to bring the meaning back to the holidays that we use to have. I remember so many good times we had at Nana’s and my heart it breaking even more. I had an ornament made for Taylor after he passed away and I looked at it today. It says:
I love you all dearly,
Now don’t shed a tear,
I am spending my Christmas
With Jesus this year.
Oh how we want and need you to be here with us to make this holiday season seem like it is joyful, happy and precious again but we know that God made a plan for you. Nothing will ever be the same without you! We are here missing you greatly, with heavy hearts and the most precious love that is neverending! I miss you dearly Jill and I love you so very much that my words can never express just how much love is in my heart for you!
Gladys and Howard. I am so shocked and saddened about the loss of Jill, She was a lovely person and I enjoyed the time we shared immensely. God bless you both and I know he has his loving arms around you.
Love Lynn
I’m going to miss Jill,she was my friend.She has help me get trough some very hard times I will never forget her so she will always be in my heart.and one of our Angles that will be watching over all of us.
My guardian angel has gone home…… and my heart aches. Jill was more then just my counselor, she was my friend – I will miss our times together, her contagious laugh, the big bright smile that reached all the way up to her eyes and of course her beautiful heart that had so much love and compassion for everyone she met. I will never forget her, and I will always love her…..Jill Wilson, my counselor and my friend. Thank you Jill, for believing in me more then I believed in myself.
Jill was not just my Aunt but my friend. We had so many happy times together and her love still lives on within each of us. When our family got together we would always treasure and enjoy Jill’s humor, smile, compassion and love. She was a beautiful and extraordinary woman with a wonderful gift to help others and light up every room she entered. She was truly an inspiration to me and so many others. What a tremendous difference she made in so many peoples lives, including mine. Wherever she was happiness and love surrounded her.
Howard, you are such a loving, caring and special person! You are surrounded by enormous amounts of love and support. I know that you love Jill so very much and she loves you! That kind of special love is neverending. Jill was your soulmate and she will always be with you. We all love you so very much. We will get through this together!!! Our family will never be the same without her but we can grow and come together knowing Jill is with us living inside of our hearts!
Nana, you are such a kind, smart and loving woman. I know that Jill made you so very proud of her and you love her just as much as she loves you. She is all around us, she will never leave us. She is in our hearts and her love and memory will live on within us all!
We will see her again one day and all be together again. I am heartbroken, she was so young and her death was far too soon. God has a plan for us all and Jill had completed hers. Oh what a wonderful, beautiful, full and happy life she enjoyed. We have so many happy memories and we will always have those to cherish and comfort us. I am truly blessed to have known her and to have had her as my aunt and friend. I miss her so very much and just knowing her has made me a better person! I love you Jill!!!!!
Jill was an incredibly important person who helped me and many colleagues maneuver through our residency and early professional lives. She will be sorely missed and remmebered well by so many. It is hard to imagine that she is gone— such vibrance, such enthusiasm, such compassion for others is a unique gift that she posessed.