Mary Louise Gillespie Jones
August 19, 1932 ~ November 26, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Mary Louise Gillespie Jones, 80, of Asheville, affectionately known as "Winkie", died Monday, November 26, 2012.
A native of Tryon, NC, she was a daughter of the late Walter R. and Lessie M. Gillespie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raoul Bullard Jones; a sister, Gloria Garrett; and a brother, Keith Gillespie.
Mrs. Jones was a member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church, and a past member of the Junior Women's Civic Club. She worked as a real estate agent.
Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Nichols and husband Glen of Spartanburg, SC; a son, Michael Jones and wife Paula of Lewisville, NC; grandchildren Brandi Leigh Wicclair and husband David, and Nicholas Michael Jones; sister-in-law and husband Gena and Bob Owensby; and nieces Vanessa Sherrill and Gaye Clark.
A memorial service for Mrs. Jones will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Ken Smith officiating. Her family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Mike and Cynthia,
Was so sorry to hear of my dear friend’s passing. My deepest love and sympathy are extended to you and your dear family.
Mary Lou was a lovely lady and a sweet friend. Tom and I will miss her. We send our thoughts and prayers to her family.
Cynthia and Michael, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Winkie. There are so many wonderful family memories. She always had a beautiful smile and a very caring disposition. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Love,The Sara Capps Bishop family.
Cynthia and Michael,
We were stunned and deeply saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. She came by our house a month or so ago to visit with us. She was truly a dear friend and outstanding human being and will be sorely missed by us and everyone in the West Asheville Presbyterian Church Family. Please do not hesitate to call us if we can be of any help. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time…May God Bless Mary Lou and her entire family.
Mike and Cindy,
I wished I knew some words to say to comfort you at this time. Your Mother was a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I know God is with you and your family. I pray you can feel some comfort in Him. Aunt Winkie will be greatly missed, but I am so happy to know she is with Uncle Raoul.
Mike and Cynthia,
We were so sorrowed to here of the passing of your mom. Our deepest condolences to each of you. I will always have fond memories of spending time with her and your Dad when we were kids. These were some of my favorite memories of growing up. She will always be my Aunt Winkie. I am so glad that my children and me were able to spend some time with her this summer when we were visiting. I know that Amy wished she could have also been there to see her. I know she is now in heaven with your Uncle Raoul and Jesus.
Cindy and Mike,
Our sympathy to you on the passing of your mother. We remember fondly your Mom and our time with her at View Pointe. She was a good neighbor and friend.
Mike and Cynthia,
We are so sorry for your loss. Winkie was a wonderful lady, and always so kind to our children. I wish we had been able to see her more often, but she will be missed.
Cindy and Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. It was such a joy to have spent time with Aunt Winkie over this past summer while in Asheville. May you ease your sorrow in the thought that your mother and father are once again together in the house of our Lord.
Wishing you God’s peace.
Julie Tolleson
Cindy and Mike, your mother was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have met since I moved to Asheville. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend her memorial serivce, but I will always have very fond memories of her and of her kindness. She will be missed here at ViewPointe.
Cindy, Glen, and family,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. Although we did not know your mother very well she was a sweet and gracious lady. Our hearts go out to you. Please know that we love you and are here for you! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love,
Linda and Rick Rademacher
Mike,Paula, Brandi and Nick
Our thoughts and prayers for your family on this loss so close on the heals of another. May you find strength in the cherished memories.
Dear Cindy and Glen and Mike and Paula,
Aunt Winkie will be missed! Her sweet disposition and caring attitude are what I remember most of her. She was always so kind to me as a little girl and I loved visiting her and Uncle Raoul in Asheville! Since mom and dad moved back to Asheville, I got to see more of Aunt Winkie when I came to visit, and nothing had changed… she was still the sweetest person with a great laugh and smile!
May you all have courage and strength during this difficult time.
Love, Lisa