Margaret Roberts Schell
July 20, 1926 ~ July 12, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Margaret Roberts Schell, 86, of 186 Country Club Road, wife of former Asheville Citizen-Times General Manager, John Q. Schell, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Schell was an Asheville native and was the daughter of the late Asheville Mayor Gallatin Roberts and Mary Sams Roberts. She was married to John Q. Schell for 64 years until his death in 2009.
Mrs. Schell volunteered for Meals on Wheels and she was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for more than 60 years, where she was a former choir member, Sunday school teacher, and Women's Circle member.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Burgin and husband, William, of Asheville; granddaughters, Holly Burgin and her husband, Jeremy Spivey, and Connie Harris; great-grandchildren, Caroline and Zachary; and brothers in law, Bob Schell and wife, Lucy, and Ed Schell.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Linda, we so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, our prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry and Leona
I believe Mrs. Schell was the assistant in my kindergarten class at Emmanuel Lutheran in the mid 60’s. She was a very kind and caring woman and made such an impact on my life. May your memories be sweet and God hold you close in your grief.
Connie, Mrs. Burgin & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Connie, I have such fond memories spending time with you at your grandparents home when we went to Emmanuel Lutheran. She was such a gracious, caring lady.
May God hold you in his arms and give you peace and strength. Sending much love.
Mikki Hunter Lewis
Jer. 29:11-14
PS Connie-I would love to catch up with you sometime. I think of you often and have often wondered how you were doing. Hugs.
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally please accept my condolences. Psalms 90:10 says ‘in themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and it’s because of special mightiness they are eighty years…’ Amazing! Cherish the memories and the times you shared. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time. Please visit http://www.jw.org
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally please accept my condolences. Losing a dear loved one can leave a very empty space in one’s life. Please find strength, hope, and comfort in the God of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4).
Dear Linda (Lum, to me),
Such a big part of my childhood was spent with you and your family on Bear Creek Rd. I always loved your mom, and I have so many good memories of her. I send you my prayers for peace and comfort. Ellen (Fuzz)
Linda,
I was sorry to learn of the death of your mother. I remember fondly the good times we had at Hall Fletcher and Lee Edwards. As I recall, I had a big crush on you in junior high. Fun times were had at your home on Bear Creek Road Your mother was such a gentle and kind person. She and my Dad were in Lee Edward together, I believe.
Please know that others care and share in your loss.
Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We will miss seeing Mrs. Schell at worship, we know however that she is attending the most ultimate worship service of all. Blessings