Joan C. McCrary
November 11, 1938 ~ September 19, 2019
Born in:
Caesars Head, SC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJoan (Clark) McCrary, 80, of Asheville, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice in Asheville.
Born in Caesars Head, SC, she was the wife of Charles “Pat” McCrary of Asheville, and the daughter of the late Clyde and Eileen Clark. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Pat, Joyce, and Jean.
Joan was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher.
Joan had a green thumb and enjoyed spending time in her garden. A lover of flowers and animals, she would often hand-feed the bears and wild turkeys that visited her yard.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Clark and his wife Cheryl; and a grandson, Adam McCrary.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Rev. J. Clarkson officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard, Fletcher. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to Skyland Fire Department or to the Veteran’s Administration online at https://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/.
Services
Visitation: September 22, 2019 1:00 pm - July 20, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: September 22, 2019 2:00 pm - July 20, 2025 2:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: September 22, 2019 3:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. She was a great lady, she will be missed by many.
Prayers for family.
Goodness,I was very upset last evening when I tried to write this. It wouldn’t let me fix it.
My iPad was messing up when I tried to post my memory last night. I couldn’t delete or correct my words. Joan was the matriarch of our family. I could go to her for anything. We sat for hours with her giving me guidance or whatever I needed. We’ve laughed, cried,talk crazy stuff about any and all things. She taught me how to bake her famous cake that she would not give the recipe to anybody. It was her cake to bake for Pat and Clark on their special occasions. She told me, one day I won’t be here and you’ll have to do it. She was a wonderful Wife ,Mother ,Mother in law and all the other things that came to her. She loved her bears and they loved her. She loved my grandchildren like they were hers. She loved doing crosswords , puzzles and going out to breakfast or lunch when we got to craving pancakes and bacon. I will miss her so much.
Dear Cheryl McCrary,
I was looking for the obituary of a friend when I passed by Joan’s exquisite photo. While I did not know her (or you), I read all your messages. By your words & description. I can truly feel that Joan was an amazing friend & confidante to you. Actually, she seems to have covered every “base”, like having that once in a lifetime opportunity to meet an angel on earth. And it seems to me, you brought her as much joy as she gave to you. I know this must be strange, (if u can even receive my msg?) b/c you don’t know me & I didn’t know Joan (or any of her family/friends). But I just had to tell you how much I appreciated your words & the fact that you wrote in “3” times b/c the 1st time you were so overcome with grief & sadness. I am truly sorry for your loss, the loss of a special & beautiful woman like Joan. And my heart also sincerely goes out to her family & son. May all your shared memories of love, laughter, through thick & thin, bring you comfort when you need it most. I am very sorry for you, your granddaughters (& her family’s) immense loss. I will say a prayer for you all today.
Sincerely,
Katie Chasin
NJ