Mary Josephine Nesbitt
December 23, 1954 ~ February 12, 2009
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary W. Nesbitt
Fairview ~ Mary Josephine Whitaker Nesbitt, 54, of Fairview passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at her home.
A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of Maybelle Moore Whitaker of Swannanoa and the late Joseph Martin Whitaker. Mrs. Nesbitt was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Jasper Nesbitt Sr., who died in 2007 and a brother, Bob Whitaker.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons; Samuel Jr. and his wife Brooke of Maryville, TN; Matthew and his wife Amanda of Fairview and Adam of Fairview; three grandchildren that she loved dearly; Natalie Nesbitt, Phoenix Jarvis and Lincoln Nesbitt; three sisters, Corean Stevens of Fairview, Charlie Strickland of Swannanoa and Sharon Holbert of Tampa, Fl. and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Robert Harris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
The picture in the obiturary will be
how I will always remember Mary Jo.
Her smiling face was ever present, even though she had so much pain in her life.
I know she is now in the arms of the angels. May she rest in peace.
With Love and Prayers
Dear Corine and Charlie,
I was so sad to hear about Mary Jo’s death. I know this is a difficult time for the family. Just wanted to let you know you all are in my thoughts and prayers!! With love to you all.
Karen (Galloway)Disher
Sam, Matthew, and Adam,
I worked with your Mom for several years at Head Start and remember well when Adam was born. I know this is a difficult time for you and there are no words to make you feel better. May your beautiful memories of your Mom and Dad help to heal your hearts.
Lori Webster and family
Sam, Matthew, & Adam,
I’m Thinking about You boys, & I have all 3 of You in my Heart & prayers! I just wanted you to know that I Love You Boys just like you were my own, & Aunt Mary was like a Mom to me too! I Love Your Mom Very Much, & I Will Miss Her Very Much! But, Most of all You 3 boys Please stay close with one another & always be there for one another!! I Love You All Very Much!!!! My Love Is With You Boys Always, Christy.
I remember the night before she died we were having a good ole time cuttin up and makin jokes. It was uncle rick, adam, matt, melinda, and me. i think it was a surprise that she passed…. in my memoreies i love her with all my heart and i miss her..
We are going to miss her so much such a great friend and neighbor. Love Ruth & Roger Robinson
All of us are thinking of you, Adam, as you mourn the passing of your mother. May the support and love of your friends and family comfort and help you during this very hard time.–Ms. Nagel, Counselor, Community High School
Words can’t say what a beautiful loving and caring person Mary is. I was so very priviledged to know Mary. I hope and pray her son’s honor her by doing well and making her proud. We’ve lost and amazing person, she was taken way too soon. Few loses are this painful.