Lillie B. Moody
August 27, 1927 ~ March 5, 2010
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Lillie B. Moody, 82, of Fletcher, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Sadie Gasperson Butler. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Brown, who died in 2002.
Lillie and her first husband owned and operated Brown’s Pottery in Arden for over 50 years and in her younger years, she made jewelry for Thompson’s Jewelry. She was passionate about her church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She loved not only her family, but also her neighbors and friends, as well as angels, nature, flowers, butterflies and birds.
Lillie’s family would like to thank Dr. Nathan Williams and the staff of the Hope Center for their compassionate care. They also wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the entire staff of CarePartners Hospice for their genuine compassion and care for Lillie.
She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Moody; two sons, Charles Brown and his wife Jeanette, of Arden and Robert Brown of Eureka, MT; four grandchildren, Lisena, Stefani, Charlie and Christian Brown; two sisters, Viola Moody of Skyland and Hazel Lance of Arden; one brother, E.A. Butler of Arden as well as several nieces and nephews. Lillie also loved and enjoyed her extended family members, Carl and Ron Moody, both of Jacksonville, FL, Sandy Markum of Ocala, FL, Debbie Young of Wildwood, FL as well as extended grandchildren.
A graveside service will he held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery with the Reverend Cecil Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Love and condolences to all the family. Robert & Charlie, your mom will be greatly missed but wonderfully remembered. She was a precious, Godly lady and good friend, mother and grandmother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God gave us a precious gift in being able to know Lillie, and words cannot express our sorrow. May our Lord Jesus Christ give you peace and comfort in knowing that someday we will all be together again for eternity.
Love,
Lisena Maria, Johnny, and Alex
I will be praying. Find comfort knowing what peace she has with Jesus. Love you all.
We loved Lillie very much. We came to admire both her and Charles very much during her treatment at Hope. She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful spirit. Her grace and courage will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We send our sincere condolences to Charlie and their families. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful that Lilly is now at peace with the angels she loved.
Brother Charlie,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Ms Lillie. She was a very special lady. She was so proud when her hair came back. She told me never to give up and gave me a lot of strength to keep going. We will all miss her.
God Bless
WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER AND LILLIE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED SHE WAS A SWEET LADY TO ALL WHO KNEW HER AND LOVED HER SO OUR DEEP PRAYERS GO OUT TO YALL AT THESE TIMES OF SORROW OUR LOVED FOR YALL WILL BE HERE FOREVER AND EVER LOVED THE BUTLER FAMILY
Sympathies to the entire family.
Polly N. Kiser
Ann K. Fagan
Gary will be so sorry to hear this news. He spoke very highly of your mother as well as your entire family. I am so glad I was able to meet her, she was a lovely woman. So sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God gave you one of his angel’s to watch over and care for, but he wanted her back with him. Have comfort in the knowledge that Lillie is with God in her heavenly home and someday you will see her again.
I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Hazel& Debbie, Sorry for your loss I am thinking of you both
I am so sorry to hear about Momma Brown. She was a terrific woman. May all of you find comfort in knowing that Heaven has a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Robert , Danny & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories be the comfort that heals.
Brother Charlie, my sincere condolences to you and Lillie’s family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Lillie is now at peace.
Brother Charles we are keeping you and Lillie’s famillies in our prayers.
Charlie and Robert & Family, Mothers are a wonderful gift and will stay with us in our hearts forever. We Butlers have a bond that will never leave. Our deepest condolences, you are in our thoughts.
Robert & Family —
Sorry for the loss of your mother,
We know how much she meant to you.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Frank & Arlis
Mama was a beautiful lady both in looks and spirit. She was strong where others ould have given up a long time ago, Charles Moody was a big part of her strength and happiness. She was and is so loved. Johanna
Charlie, I just found out about your Mom from your brother. I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jeannette and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I Love you guys.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Love, The Penland Family
Linda,Mike,Teresa,Steve,and Jeff