Margaret Stevens

July 23, 1936 ~ May 5, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Margaret A. Stevens, 72, of Asheville, departed this life on May 5, 2009.
A native of Mannheim, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Georg Max Richard and Rosa Anna Emma John. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Renate John Sauer and one brother, Eberhard John.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of over 49 years, Charles F. Stevens and four daughters, Sylvia Stevens of Asheville, Christy M. Stevens of Leicester, Patricia Stevens of Arden and Charlene Stevens Wilson and her husband, Jack, of Asheville.
She is also survived by her three special treasures, her grandchildren, John D. Wilson, Hannah M. Wilson and Toby C. Wilson as well as her best friend, Nancy Stevens, son of the heart, Junior Stevens and their daughter, Michelle S. Hare.
Margaret retired from Foam and Fabric in Fletcher, where she worked for 19 years. She was a loving wife and the most wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. She was an avid bowler for many years, a loyal Tarheel fan, loved watching birds and loved spending time with her dog, Casey.
Margaret's family would like to give a warm thanks to each and every member of the Asheville Health Care Center staff who assisted in her care during the last year. Words cannot express the appreciation of having such a wonderful and compassionate doctor as Dr. Robert Kline of Community Family Practice. For over 20 years, he provided excellent care as a doctor and was a true friend.
A private funeral service will be held at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 PM Friday, May 8, 2009 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 (www.americanheart.org) or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 (www.kidney.org).
G0 HEELS!!! I LOVE YOU LOVE MATTHEW
GO CAROLINA!!! I MISS YOU LOVE MASON
I LOVE YOU MAG
MAG, I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH. YOU ARE MY 2ND MOTHER, AND I AM SO PROUD TO BE APART OF YOUR LIFE. I THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME TO THE BOWLING ALLEY, I THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME TO BINGO. I THANK YOU FOR KEEPING ME AFTER SCHOOL EVERYDAY.(EXCEPT I DIDN’T LIKE TO CHOP WOOD AND WASH DISHES). I THANK YOU FOR EVERY BIRTHDAY SONG WHICH I STILL HAVE ON MY PHONE FROM 2.5 YEARS AGO WHICH I WILL PLAY ON MY BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR. I WILL REMEMBER THAT WE SHARED SPECIAL DAYS WHICH IS MY BIRTHDAY AND YOUR DAY THAT YOU STEPPED INTO THE UNITED STATES. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR PUTTING UP WITH MY DAD WHO PESTERED YOU ALL THE TIME WITH HIS NUGGIES, AND THE CAROLINA/DUKE RIVALARY. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY MOM’S BEST FRIEND AND ALL OF YOUR WAL-MART TRIPS. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME WHEN I HAD A HARD TIME WHEN I WAS 17 YEARS OLD AND NOT JUDGING ME. YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART. I WANT TO THANK YOUR GIRLS FOR LETTING MY STAY THE LAST 2 DAYS WITH YOU, I WOULDN’T OF HAD IT ANY OTHER WAY. YOU ARE MY ANGEL AND I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER ME. I KNOW YOU ARE HAVING FUN WITH AUNT ROO ROO AND UNCLE JOE, AND OF COURSE YOU HAVE ALREADY HOLLERED BINGO OVER AND OVER. MAG I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND WON’T EVER FORGET YOU. LOVE YOUR 5TH DAUGHTER. MICHELLE HARE
LOVE YOU MADDOX
Hello Girls,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the most loving, kind and gentle people I’ve ever known in my life. She taught me some of my favorite ‘german terms.’ I’ve not seen any of you in quite a long time, but some friendships you always feel connected to. I’ll be praying for you all and for Charlie. Much love. Tonya
Mag, I’m happy that you are in heaven now, but this is so hard not having you here. I love you Love Michelle (again)
Charlie and Girls,
I was surprised to hear of Margaret’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Margaret was and exceptional person.
GOD bless all of you.
Sylvia Charlie and girls,
I just heard about Margaret and I am so sorry. Its been many years since we were all close but I thought so much of all of you. I know your Mom will be missed but know in your hearts that you will all be together again one day. Heaven is now an even more beautiful place! Love, Connie & Adelia Watkins
Sylvia and family,
I am so sorry for your lost. Margaret was a true gem. I enjoyed bowling with her years back and I remember what a happy and caring person she was. I know how hard this is for all of you because I just went through it myself in February. No one understands how hard it is to lose a parent until they have gone through it themselves. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Teena Tipton Hoen
Charlie, Christy, Charlene, Sylvia and Pat,
I was so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. I know it is a very difficult time for you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Pam Pride
Margaret was a great lady! I loved her smile! She always made me feel a part of the family during that time of our lives. Still to today she made the best biscuts I’ve every had!! God be with all of you. Jeff L King
Sylvia and Family,
Margaret was a wonderful person. All you had to do was meet her to love her. I’ve been friends with Sylvia for a long time. I love her like a sister. Margaret was just as good to me when I lived there as she was to Sylvia. She was like a mother to me. I will miss her. God bless all of you. I love you Margaret.
Love,
Joyce
Christy and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweetheart. Just remember I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love Cindy
Sylvia,and family. My heart goes out to all of you. I know what its like to lose your Mom. I am praying for God’s peace,and comfort to surround you all during this difficult time. Keep looking up.There will be a day with no more tears,no more pain and no more fears.You will all be together one day soon. Love and prayers! Kim and Shane Carter
Charlie, Sylvia, Christy, Trisha, Charlene
To hear of Mother Stevens passing has saddend my heart. I can’t believe she’s gone. I know she’s in heaven going ‘Go girls! Go girls!’ She was a wonderful person who would always give me a hard time. Whether I was living out of the back of my car or flashing somebody or you know acting a total siko.(spelling) I could never call her Mrs. Stevens or Margaret. I would call her Mother Stevens. That’s how much I cared for her. I don’t know what you all are going through, but know she is always in your heart. I will pray that God will comfort you in this time of need.
I love youz guyz
Angela Benjamin
aka ‘STUBBS’
Charles, Sylvia, Christy, Patricia and Charlene,
I was sad to hear of your loss. I recall your mother with fond memories. She always had room in your home and at your table for another neighborhood child or two! Please know you are in my thoughts.
i am so sorry for the lose of a one of a kind LADY she was a very special person and i know heaven is a brighter place with her there penny stevens church
Girls, I know today is a very diffucult day that it is Mother’s Day. Even though she isn’t here in body, but she is always around us every second of the day. We will get through this and many more diffucult times. After all if we don’t you can remember she taught us to be strong. (plus she will get the german karate chop after us) Love you guys.
Happy Mother’s Day Mag I Love you
Love Michelle
Trisha, Christy and Family
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the softball tournaments. May God be with you and your family at this very difficult time
Darla Williams
Girls and Nancy..
I remember fondly working with all of you and the friendships that developed. You guys are all a reflection of your mother. She was always fun to be around at the store – and i know how much she cared for her girls and fancy pants. You guys stick together…be strong…cause she is the one who is now better off than the ones of us who are left.
Love ya…….Tim
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Happy Birthday Mag. I miss you and love you very much Love Michelle
Well today has been 2 years, feels like I should just go see u at work. I have a special necklace I lay on my piano to look at everyday. I miss you so much. I know you and nana are having a good time. I love you love your favorite daughter. Michelle
Happy birthday mom! I love you and miss you so badly. I wish you were here so we could celebrate.