Mary Elizabeth Bostic

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Asheville ~ Mary Elizabeth Williams Bostic, 98, of Barrett Lane, Asheville died on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Givens Estates. She was born in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Alfred Conrad Williams and Mary Fortune Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Andrews Bostic, Jr.; a daughter, Virginia Bostic Sudderth; four brothers, Alfred, Conrad, Robert and Guy Williams and two granddaughters, Tamara Anne Sigmon and Pamela Sigmon Shuey. She was a graduate of the first class of Asheville Biltmore College now known as UNCA and was a lifelong member of Biltmore United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Bostic Sigmon of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Debra Sigmon and Susan Sigmon Coughlin, Jeffrey Sudderth and Cynthia Reeves; five great-grandchildren, Barrett and Hunter Reeves, Elizabeth Anne, Cecelia Mary and Michael Bostic Coughlin; two sisters, Evelyn Powers of Florida and Sara Bryson of Asheville. A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard with the Rev. Joe Fulk, Rev. Tom Latimer and Rev. Maria Edmonds officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Givens Estates, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813. The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses of Givens Healthcare Center for the tender loving care given Mrs. Bostic during her years at Givens Estates and also wishes to acknowledge the staff of Hospice for their care and concern.

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  1. Mickey and all,
    We just heard of Aunt Lid’s passing and send our love to each of you. Although we will miss her wonderful spirit, we rejoice that she had gone home to her reward. Aunt Lid was always so special to me and although I was most likely a pain to you and Gina, those time when she babysat me as a child are still very dear to my heart. I remember the great times we had as Girl Scouts doing pottery on Marrietta Steet. We remember our visits with her (and Uncle Wib) over the years and how loved we always felt. She was a great Aunt!! Much love to you all, ‘Joan Marie’, Sandy and family

  2. Mickey & Family,

    Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family. She was always so very special and I will never pick up a crochet hook without thinking of her. She is now at peace, with your Dad and the rest of the family blessed enough to have gone to their great reward.

    Our prayers are with you and yours.

    Love,

    Jen, Bob, Kelsey & Christopher Park

  3. Mickey,
    I don’t know what to say. You have had so many tragedies this last year! My heart and soul goes out to you. Our thoughts have always been with your mother and father. They both have meant so much to us since I was born. Mom tells me that aunt Lid took me from my birth, thought Mom was too young to take care of me. The many years making potery, washing her windows (for Pay!). Taking care of Margaret and Sandra, with Mom and Pop, while I was in Viet Nahm! Sending me pictures of my first child walking! She will always hold a VERY special place in all of our hearts! We can not be there with you, but our hearts and soul WILL be there!
    Steve and Margaret

  4. Dear Bostic Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. I remember Mrs. Bostic as my dear neighbor up the street in Beverly Hills. I used to visit her several times a month and we chatted about everything. She was so kind and so well informed. God bless you all.

  5. I have many fond memories of both Aunt Lid and Uncle Wib. So sorry to hear about Aunt Lid. She was a great lady and will be missed!

  6. MICKEY AND EXTENDED FAMILY,
    YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, IT IS WITH MUCH LOVE THAT I REMEMBER, AUNT LID, AND KNOW THAT SHE IS THERE WITH WITH ‘DAD’, AND THEY BOTH MADE IT TO ’98’ BEFORE GRADUATION. WE AS A FAMILY HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THEIR TIME HERE ON EARTH.

  7. Dear Mickey,
    What a life to celebrate! What a lady to have as a role model. Aunt Lid always seemed like my Grandmother. Even now at the age of 52, I somehow feel that she is always watching over me. Physically, she is not here, but in truth, she has not gone away. A day will not pass without some small rememberance of her which will also bring a smile. I am so thankful for her influence in my life.
    With love,
    Nita


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