Marilyn Stoia
June 12, 1933 ~ February 9, 2019
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Marilyn L. Stoia, 85, of Fletcher, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 due to complications from her battle with cancer.
A native of New Albany, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Tobin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Stoia and her brother, Robert Tobin.
Marilyn was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church and was involved in many women’s groups and Bible studies. She loved to help others, and always had an optimistic outlook on life, which was a witness to many.
She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Carter (Dr. Cameron Carter) of Davis, CA; two sons, Wayne Stoia (Debbie) of Arden and Michael Stoia (Nancy) of Sugarland, TX; seven grandchildren, Luke Stoia (Ashleigh), Trevor Stoia (Kelly), Nicholas Stoia (Lauren), Patrick Stoia (Lauren), Alex Stoia, Christopher Carter and Colin Carter, as well as eight great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 16 at Arden Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dwight Basham officiating. Her family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:30-8:30 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A committal service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 18 in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain where she will be buried with her husband, John.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that contributions be made in Marilyn’s memory to Mercy Ministries at Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to ABCCM, 20 Twentieth Street, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Wayne and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
May the angels of Heaven that welcomed your Mom into paradise have their arms around you and your family to give you the comfort needed during this time in your life. Praise God that he provides a better life after our life here on earth.
So sorry for all who are missing her. But know without a doubt she’s smiling and so happy with Jack and loved ones. Such an amazing woman who always showed such grace. Even though it’s been so many years since we’ve seen her, I can always remember how she was so welcoming and warm. Made you feel so loved!
My dear aunt Marilyn, no matter the miles between Ca. And Ohio you were always part of my life and always will be! You were/are a great woman of God and a spiritual influence to me as a Christian woman.
I know You are in your new home with our other family and friends.
Peace to all until reunion day! Much love and adoration!
Our entire family has been so grateful to Marilyn as a family friend that she visited regularly with my Mother Grace at Life Care Center in Hendersonville ; she brought joy and comfort to all the residents there