Louise Hipps Quakenbush
February 24, 1929 ~ April 15, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Louise Hipps Quakenbush, 90, of Asheville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.
Louise was the daughter of the late Walter Henry Hipps and Ada Elizabeth Grogan Hipps. Surviving sisters are Betty Sue Hensley and Nancy Creasman. Louise celebrated 71 years of marriage to Bill Quakenbush, the love of her life, on April 8, 2019. They had five children: Linda (and Lee Roy) Briggs, Susan (and Ed) Anglin, Teresa (and George) Trickey, Steve (and Janice) Quakenbush, and Dean Quakenbush. They have twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Louise loved her family, her church, and friends she so easily made. She was universally described as “sweet.”
A celebration of Louise’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Revs. David Warren and George Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to Emma United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6921, Asheville, NC 28816.
Services
Visitation: April 20, 2019 10:00 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: April 20, 2019 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: April 20, 2019 12:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
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Susan, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Just know my prayers are with you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss.
To Bill and all the family: Mary and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss.
There is no suffering, and no pain in Heaven. While we grieve her loss, please be comforted by the fact that Louise is in a much better place now. Heaven is where she will rest in the arms of God; now and for eternity.
We love Grandmomma and will miss her.
Wish we could be with you at this time.
Thinking and praying for you all.
Susan and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sure she will be missed. We will be thinking about you guys. Thoughts and prayers for you, your dad and the rest of your family. Cindy & David
I have many fond memories of Louise. I am sorry for your loss.
To Don and Nancy Creasmam-We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Your family has gone through a lot but you know with your faith in God he will get you through it. Sending love and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss brother…
What a beautiful person Mrs. Quakenbush has always been to all of us over the years. My heart and prayers go out to Mr. Quakenbush, Dean and the whole family. Mr. and Mrs. Quakenbush have always been so kind and humble.
This special lady had a special family. Thinking of all but hope Linda is okay as she has been inspiration for her family and her church family. Love you, Elaine and Clayton
TERESA and family,
My heart and prayers are with you. Although I never met you mother, she must have been a wonderful woman from the lovely comments I’ve read here. She will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers for this special family as you walk together through this valley of grief.
May the sweet memories Louise left you be comforting and may God’s peace surround you.
Louise was very special to David and me.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Quakenbush. The whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Phillip and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our prayers !
So sorry to hear Ms. Louise has passed. I bet her and my Mom,Johnnie, are having a grand time. I so enjoy the stories you and Dad tell me when we visit. I’m sorry we didn’t get up there more often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We’ll see you on Saturday.
Love
Frank Ownbey and Marian King(Frank’s daughter)
Nancy & Don,
Jesus has defeated death but He has not destroyed it YET. We both have sisters and share your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this time.