Marie Love Gambill Button

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Marie Love Gambill Button, 89, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Asheville and a lifelong resident of Oakley, Marie was a daughter of the late A.L. and Ruth Worrell Gambill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Parker Lee Button; sisters, Kathleen Foster and Mary Robertson; and cousin, Margaret Webb. Mrs. Button worked for many years at Woolworth's in downtown Asheville and then at CVS. She was a lifelong member of Oakley United Methodist Church and worked in their nursery for 30 years. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Button and Elizabeth Buchanan (Robert); grandchildren, Shelley Moseley, Zachary Moseley (Lindsey), Robbie Buchanan, and Megan Buchanan; great-granddaughter, Blair Tilley; sister, Aileen McCrain; sister-in-law, Ruth Ogle; and many nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The funeral service for Mrs. Button will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Oakley United Methodist Church. Pastor Vic Wilfong will officiate. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.

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  1. My deepest condolences to your family. Marie was my dearest friend for many years. We were Woolworth girls together for many years. I loved her like a sister. I will treasure the memories always. Sending much love and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Evelyn Huffman

  2. Your mom was one of my first Sunday school teachers. I have many good memories of being in her class. I am so glad to have known her and sorry I did not realize she had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


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