Marie Gentry Boone
April 15, 1922 ~ January 20, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville - Margaret Marie Gentry Boone, of the Deerfield Community, died Saturday, January 20, 2007.
Born April 15, 1922, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Logan and Laura Connelly Gentry. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Howard Boone; two sisters, Alice Faye Gentry and Susan Elizabeth Gentry and a brother, Harvey Logan Gentry.
Mrs. Boone had been a resident of Deerfield since 2000 and of the Deerwood Condominiums from 1984 until 2000.
Marie was raised in Goldsboro and worked for Carolina Power & Light Company in Spruce Pine from 1940-1945. She met and married her husband Roy, of Spruce Pine, in August 1946 and moved to Biltmore Forest in 1956. She was a longtime member of the Biltmore Forest Country Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. She served on the Church Circle Club, planning and hosting luncheons and planning Bible study. Over the years, as an active volunteer, she worked with Meals on Wheels; as a ?Pink Lady? at St. Joseph?s Hospital; with the American Red Cross Blood Bank and packed Ditty Bags during the Viet Nam War.
Marie was a beloved mother, wife and faithful friend, with a wonderful sense of humor. She was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing with her children as well as friends and loved bridge and bowling as well.
She is survived by her three children, Thomas Howard Boone and wife Margaret Pace of Saluda, William Howard Boone and wife Joyce Lester of Knoxville, TN and Margaret Marie Boone-Mater and husband Richard Mater of Gainesville, FL; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Dr. Albert Peery. Interment will be in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
The family will receive friends following the interment at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association ~ Western Carolina Chapter, 31 College Place, Suite D320 Asheville, NC 28801-2644 or to Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Employee Fund, 1617 Hendersonville Road , Asheville, NC 28803.
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Dearest Maggie and Tom And Family,
I wish I could I say how I feel about your Mother, however that may never be possible or easily understood. Your Mother and I seemed to understand what it was like to be displaced, and not have a port in which to land. I know it is tough to understand but that’s why your mother and I could go to Savannah, Nashille, Memphis, Franklin, Spring Hill, the beach, and my sister’s at Santee Cooper Lake. She always shared memories of her children. We shared so many memories about you three children. I would love to talk to you about these conversations. I was very happy that she liked Sugar and she took pleasure in being around her. Our dog Spankey loved a blanket that your Mom gave him.
I love you and you will never know how much your extended family has meant to me.
Love,
‘Uncle Joyce’
I always enjoyed seeing Marie when I visited the Deerfield skill care
facility with the Buncombe County
Community Advisory Committee. She was always dressed so smartly and involved in the activities. We have been out of town and I didn’t see the notice of her services until after the fact, so I am so sorry we were not able to pay our respects in person.
Sonya Friedrich, Bob Totty’s wife and good friend of Dolly Adams
One of my favorite quotes about death is ‘long after the final curtain call, the audience claps on.’ In your case I think saying ‘the standing ovation continues’ would be a better idea. Your blessings will resound through the many stories, trips, and pictures discussed here and through everyone you touched. Your legacy will also continue through your family. I know personally that anyone who comes in contact with your children know what an amazing mother, teacher, and mentor you were. Namaste`
I have such fond memories of Aunt Marie. She had such a love for bridge & playing golf. I always envied her beautiful skin. Even today when I smell a certian lotion it makes me think of her. Margaret, Tom & Bill…please know my thoughts are with you during this time. Your mom was blessed to have each of you. Love to you…
All our thoughts and prayers from Linder Industral Machinery
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
I’m sorry for your lost. Wish you and your family well.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Kathleen
Someone new has entered our eternal home above-the heavenly gate has opened wide to welcome one you love. We cannot help the tears that fall-our hearts need time to grieve when earthly life has ended and a loved one has to leave. Yet in the saddest time, we know our Savior lives, and we can trust completely in the promise that He gives-that in a glad reunion with the Lord our loved ones wait to welcome us in joy with no more tears beyond the gate…’
To the Boone family — While no words of mine can ease your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and heart at this time of deep sorrow.
Someone new has entered our eternal home above-the heavenly gate has opened wide to welcome one you love. We cannot help the tears that fall-our hearts need time to grieve when earthly life has ended and a loved one has to leave. Yet even in the saddest time, we know our Savior lives, and we can trust completely in the promise that he gives-that in a glad reunion with the Lord our loved ones wait to welcome us in joy WITH NO MORE TEARS BEYOND THE GATE!’
Margaret, please know that I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
For the Boone Family, my deepest, heartfelt condolences for your loss. I wish nothing but Love and Peace for you all.
Dearest Maggie and all the Boone Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Hold fast to each other for support and know that we are thinking of you.
Love, Teresa and Bob
all my memories of Marie are happy ones. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be sadly missed.My heart is with you Margaret, Tom and Bill as I know this will be a very hard time for you. May knowing she is in a better place ease your mind somewhat. I now picture her enjoying your Dad once again.
Thinking of you!
Love ya roomie
Dear Boone Family,
We have missed the beautiful smiling face of Marie for so long. She was always fun to be with whether it was on the golf course or in the grocery store. She is missed. The Ladies Golf Association of Biltmore Forest Country Club send our condolences and our prayers to you.
Margaret, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Margaret, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill and Joyce: I have loved Boonie through your adventures with her and by the way you love her. Most of all, I have loved her by knowing you, Bill, and in seeing the ways you love others. She had the same ferocity and loyalty that you show to those you love. Boonie was an amazing woman and I’m blessed to know her through the eyes of her amazing son and daughter-in-law. You are both loved.
Bill, Paul and I are thinking of you, I always love to hear the stories about you and your mother while you were going up at home!!!
Aunt Marie helped me so much in my search for my biological family. Alice Gentry, who predeceased Marie, was her sister, my birth mother who named
me Patty Kaye Gentry. I was born 11-11-1947 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport,Tn. She was a beautiful, gracious lady, active, fun loving and sincere. I love her. What a lady! I met her son Tom Boone and her daughter Margaret Boone at her home in Biltmore Forest. I loved her and carry her memory with love.