Martha Evans Maney

martha maney

March 6, 1947 ~ October 20, 2024

Born in: Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in: Arden, North Carolina

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Martha Evans Maney, 77, of Arden, passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Martha was born March 6, 1947 in Asheville, NC a daughter of the late Margaret Clarke Evans and Felix Crawford Evans. She was also preceded in death one brother, Roger Dale Evans and one nephew, Michael Evans.

Martha graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School in 1965 and went on to become a service rep. for Southern Bell Telephone Company, where she worked for 31 years until her retirement in 1996. Martha loved to cook big meals for her family every Sunday. They would have big get-togethers on Sundays and holidays. She also loved to read and spend time with family and friends. She was always the life of the party and was fun, loving and outgoing. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary Maney; daughter Karen Davidson (Jon Cravener); granddaughters, Brooke McCarthy (Kyle) and Caitlyn Cravener (longtime boyfriend Obi); two brothers, Keith Evans (Cathy) and Mark Evans (Linda) and her beloved dog, Sadie Mae.

A Funeral Service will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with burial to follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to either the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132 or to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.

Services

Funeral Service: October 24, 2024 2:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Burial:

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831

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Visitation: October 24, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Our hearts go out to Gary, Karen, Brooke, Caitlin & the rest of your family. We loved Martha so much! Always smiling & cracking jokes. She was so sweet. We were lucky to become a part of your family through Brooke & Kyle. We know you will all miss her so much. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Prayers for all of you.
    Love, Carole & Jack McCarthy

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  2. Gary, Karen, and girls, I am sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She stayed so positive throughout her fight. That is a beautiful picture of her that you have selected. Martha was an inspiration to me with her FB posts of prayers, and positive messages. She loved her family, especially Karen and the girls. They also loved her dearly. I’m not able to attend the funeral, however, all of you will be in my prayers. I pray God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. Much love to you.

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  3. Martha was so precious lady….sending love and prayers to her family….I worked with her at Southern Bell.

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  4. Martha “Marf” was a Mom to all of Karen’s friends since we were 7 years old. She was the coolest Mom and we will never divulge the details. Such an amazing person in every way!

    She laughed, loved, and took care of anyone that crossed her path!
    Secrets, no comment, she was always a protector!!

    As a mother…nobody could match her! And as a Nana..same! She was the best and will be missed by anyone that knew her! RIP Marf! 😘

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  6. Martha will be missed not only by family but also by friends. She was a fun person to be with and you couldn’t help but love her. Our heartfelt condolences to Gary, Karen, Brooke and Caitlyn. Fly High with the Angels Martha. Mike, Debbie, Scott and Kenny Davidson

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  7. Gary, I am so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. My warmest thoughts to you and your family at this time.

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  8. Martha was a very special lady. I worked with her at Southern Bell. Sending love and prayers to all her family.

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  10. Gary and family, I am so very sad to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a very lovely person. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Diana Webb

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  11. Gary & Family: Denese & I are so sorry for this difficult loss. Our memories of a fun & funny Martha go back for many years. I especially remember her as a reliable & knowledgeable go-to person when the homework at Lee Edwards HS could almost want to go from stress to distress! As we knew Martha, she was such a good person always & in all ways.

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  12. Martha was one of the sweetest souls I knew. She was always positive and protective of the people she loved. She felt like my own grandmother with how loving and caring she was towards me. She’s given many wonderful and goofy memories to all those who knew her.
    I’m so sorry for the loss, and may she watch over her family until the day you all meet again. We will never forget you Martha.
    We love you Oober Goober <3

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