Kelia Dillingham Shipman
February 26, 1957 ~ December 19, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Kelia Dillingham Shipman, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Kelia was the daughter of the late Ken L. and Greta Harris Dillingham.
She is survived by her life partner, Billy Odom; daughters, Marcitta Burnette, Tabitha Heiser and Makaila Cruz; grandchildren, Bailey Burnette, Hayden Burnette, Zakyi Heiser and Chloe Heiser; brother, Kenneth L. Dillingham, Jr.; and uncles, Skip and Perry Dillingham.
The funeral service for Kelia will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, at the Patton Ave. of Groce Funeral Home. Attendance is limited to 50 individuals and face masks/coverings are required. The burial will follow at Haw Creek Cemetery.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: December 26, 2020 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Godspeed to you sweet lady to your heavenly home, my heart and prayers go out to all the family. I only met Kelia once but she welcomed me into her home as if she had known me her whole life, be at peace in Gods arms angel🙏
Marcitta I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for today and the weeks ahead.
Marcitta, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Sending my love and condolences.
For Kenneth, if you worked at Steelcase, I’m very sorry for the loss of your sister. If this is not the Kenneth I knew, my apologies, but still my sympathies to you.
Very good Childhood friend and classmate. May your Spirit rest in the arms of Jesus.
Kelia was one of the most fun and fun loving people I have known in my life! Unfortunately, I haven’t seen her for too many years, wishing peace to her family!