Lorna Johnston Mims
February 11, 1931 ~ November 17, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Lorna Johnston Mims, 73, of Givens Estates, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004.
A native of Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Morgan Johnston and Edith Brown Johnston. Her immediate family includes sister Glynn Whipple of Winter Garden, FL and brothers, Bob and Lester Johnson (South Carolina and Washington State respectively).
Mrs. Mims is survived by her beloved Bo Watts; two daughters, Jennifer Broom of Hendersonville and Marjorie Moran of Savannah, GA; a son, William Earl Mims, Jr. of Leicester and four grandchildren, Zachary and Sarah Mims, Clara Moran and Thomas Broom; in addition, two step-children, Peggy Watts McCormick and Jeff Lynn Watts and two nephews, John and Jim Hill.
Lorna earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida and practiced in her field until moving to Henderson County, NC to help found MIMS & MIMS TRANSYLVANIA GARDENS, a floriculture business, in 1979 with late husband William Earl (Buddy) Mims and son, William Earl Mims, Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20th at Skyland United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. conducted by the Revs. Arnie Corriher and Jane Curran.
Interment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery in Winter Garden, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or Skyland United Methodist Church, 1984 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or any other charitable organization.
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Lorna was my younger sister. She is with Mom and Dad now. Lorna was everything a loving sister could be even though we were separated by many miles since 1947.
When Lindy and I visited it was as if I had never left.
‘God has another angel, and she can sing.’
Lorna was a delightful lady with whom we spent time on few occasions. Our deepest sympathy to Bo and the Mims family.
Bo,
My thoughts are with you and the family. I only met Lorna once but she did make a lasting impression. Her smile was contagious. I know she will be missed.
Dear Bo and Family, Lorna was a very special lady and will truly be missed by all. Her smile and happy outlook on life was a gift from God. May he watch over all of you at this time of need. With God’s blessings on all of you. Claudia
Bo, my prayers are with you and your family. May God richly bless. Lloyd
Jennifer, may your strength be there for you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sharon Stanley
When we first met, you became a best friend, and we will always remember you. You will be missed.
When we first met, you became a best friend, and we will always remember you. You will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mims and Holder family.
We were very sorry to hear about Lorna. She was a special lady to us and to our Church, FAUMC. Our love and prayers are with all her family and loved ones.
Len and Javotte
Dear Billy, Jenny, and Margie, We were so surprised and saddened to read of your Mother’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We remember so fondly the pleasant times we spent with all of you here in Florida, as well as our all too rare visits after you moved to North Carolins. May you remember the happy times and know that your parents were fabulous people.
With love, Ruth and Al Smith
Bo,
I was Lorna’s yoga teacher at SEFR. She was such a sweet lady. We will all miss her so much.
Lorna was an enthusiastic volunteer with our agency,Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. She had a warm, caring personality that we were fortunate to have in our presence. She handled her illness with grace and dignity. Thank you for being our friend, Lorna. Our condolences to Bo and your family.
Dear Bill, Jenni and Margie
We share your sorrow at Lorna’s passing. She was a wonderful
sister and mother. We were blessed to have shared in her love.
God Bless
Les and Lin Johnston
Dear Bill, Jenni and Margie
We share your sorrow at Lorna’s passing. She was a wonderful
sister/sister-in-law, and mother. We were blessed to have shared in her love.
God Bless
Les and Lin Johnston