Lillian Vernelle Messer
December 11, 1923 ~ January 12, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Lillian Vernelle Haynes Messer, 90 years old, of Candler, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Mission Hospitals.
Born December 11, 1923 in Madison Co., she was a daughter of the late Harley E. Haynes and Virginia Lowe Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Herman Henry Messer, sisters Evelyn Davis, Naomi Waddell and Cleo Haynes, and brothers Joe, Clayton, and Franklin Haynes.
Mrs. Messer was a graduate of Fines Creek High School, and retired from the Bank of Asheville after 22 years of service. She was a faithful member of Acton United Methodist Church, where she had attended since 1942, and served in many capacities.
She loved being outdoors and working in her beautiful flower garden. She enjoyed cooking, and was a talented seamstress and craftswoman. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her greatest joy was her family.
Mrs. Messer is survived by her daughter, Linda Clements and husband Bob of Buford, GA; grandchildren Brad Clements and fiancee Michelle Salmon of Buford, GA, and Kelly Snow and husband Josh of Lawrenceville, GA; sister Yvonne Hannah of Huntersville, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Acton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Warren N. Owens officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Acton United Methodist Church, 171 Sand Hill School Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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LINDA AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR MOTHER’S PASSING. SHE WAS SUCH A LADY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. SINCERELY, VERONICA PENLEY CROOK
Linda, Bob and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful person and was always so good to me. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Mrs Messer had a sweet and gentle spirit. She was lovely and sweet to all those she came into contact with. I was honored to know her for a short time. I’m very sorry for your loss and wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I was a good friend of Lillian and Herman. I am out of town or I would certainly attend the funeral. May God bless all the family. Gordon Ponder
I remember Lillian and Herman Messer as my family attended the same church. I especially remember Linda as being my favorite babysitter. Prayers are with you & your family, Linda, during this most difficult time. My mom, Betty Walters, died this past July.
Bob, Linda, Brad & Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, your family at PBS.
Linda, I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Lillian’s family. Herman and Lillian have been so careing and sharing as long as we have known them. We pray that God will give you strength and healing at this time. Please know that they were highly regarded in the Pisgah Estates Community and will be missed
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Aunt Lillian was a special person. Growing up, I was always amazed at the wonderful dinners she fixed, crafts she made and the gardening she and Uncle Herman did. I still use her corn pudding and squash casserole recipes around the holidays! I also lucky enough to have some of the results of her craft projects. She was such a gifted person. I am so glad she was and will always be part of my life. Thinking of you, Linda and Bob. Love.