Mary Silvey Funderud
March 21, 1920 ~ February 5, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mary Alice Silvey Funderud passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Pisgah Manor, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Funderud was born in Canton, NC and lived most of her life in Asheville. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Isadora Wilson Silvey and step-daughter to the late Ethel Merrell Silvey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Funderud; sisters, Meta Merrell Pierce, Betty Jo Silvey Tuccori, Mae Merrell Trulove; brothers, John W. Silvey, Jr., and James Woodrow Merrell; grandson, James Michael Funderud; and great granddaughter, Lauren Nicole Funderud.
She is survived by her children, William O. Funderud (Linda) of Huntersville, NC, Donald O. Funderud, Sr. (Susan), of Asheville; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; niece, Mary Louise Smith; great niece, Shelly Penland; nephews David Trulove and Tom Barnham, and a special cousin, William O. Silvey.
She worked in Retail for 38 years at Bon Marche, Winners and John Carroll's as a buyer and sales associate at William & Mary's of Hendersonville, NC
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road, with the Rev. Shelly Webb and Chaplain Brenda Lewis officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service with interment at Forest Lawn Chapel of Faith in Enka, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, or to Hospice Care Partners, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803.
Special thanks are extended to the staff of Hospice Home Health Care and to the staff of Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing Facility for the care and kindness Mary Alice received at home and at Pisgah Manor.
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Bill,
Sorry to hear about your mother. I know what you have been through with aging parents. Both of mine are in poor health and it is a full time job looking after them. Let me know if I can help you in any way.
To Mary’s family,
Mary was such a beautiful and friendly person.
I remember her from the American Business Womens’ organization.
Also, from shopping downtown Asheville.
My sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one.
Myra Ramsey
Bill & Donnie, Sorry to read about your mother. I am glad you boys had her with you as long as you did. Roger Hall
We are so very sorry to hear of Marys passing. She was a dear friend and a wonderful person. We will never forget Miss. Mary and the special bond we shared as friends and neighbors. It was always nice to visit and see that beautiful smile and the love she shared so freely. Gone but never forgotten, We love you Mary rest with God and his angels.
Bill,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Don, So sorry to read of your mother’s death.
My deepest sympathy
Dot Norton
Marion, N.C
Bill, Donnie, Susan & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Even when we know their time with us is short it’s hard to let go. God bless all of you, she will be missed by many.
Don,
Susan and I were saddened to learn of your mothers passing.Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Family,
Thank you, Don, for calling on me several times to look after Miss Mary while you were away on fishing trips; she and I had many pleasant visits. She truly was a lovely lady who loved the Lord and you and Bill and your families. Take heart in the fact that you provided great care for her and added quality to her life. She was very proud of you, Don. Bless you, Susan, for loving and doing for Miss Mary as if she were your own Mom. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. She was a special lady who now knows what it is to present with the Lord. I am confident that she is delighted.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of sorrow.
Don, Susan and Family.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with each of you during this time. May each of you be comforted in knowing what a gift it was for each of you and for her to have shared all the love and kindness together as a family.
My thoughts prayers are with the whole family.
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother. We hope that the lasting memories of her will guide you through this difficult time.
Joe & Ryma Puett
Mooresville, NC
Bill and Linda, JoAnn and I are send our condolences on the loss of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Don; My sincere condolences to you in your time of loss. Good memories will stay with you.
Don,
We’re thinking of you, my friend.
My parents in Asheville were long time friends with Don and Mary. I knew them as very nice people. I am very sorry for your loss.
May the Presence and Care of the Lord be very Sweet to you today. Praying God’s blessing on you and your family. Peace, Vicky
‘ My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’ Exodus 33:14
The Funderud family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of
your Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family in the time of sorrow
The Mary Anne Elingburg Family.
I was saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. She was such a beautiful person, always had a smile for everyone. My sincere sympathy to the family. May your wonderful memories help sustain you throughout the difficult days.
I was saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. She was such a beautiful person, always had a smile for everyone. My sincere sympathy to the family. May your wonderful memories help sustain you throughout the difficult days.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers will be with you during this time.
My dear friend Don , and family: I am sorry for your loss and happy Heavens gain. Praying with you during this sad time. May fond memories comfort you and your family.
My mom’s funeral was very beautiful, well done, the music fantastic and words of comfort to the family and friends. My mom loved her family very much and her friends as well. very special thanks to Hospice Home Health Care and to the staff at Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing Facility for their dedication and love to our mom. her final song was ‘god be with you ’till we meet again’. So in closing thanks to all who gave us their love, thoughts and prayers during this time. As one chapter closes, another will begin with all the little Funderuds growing up and creating their own chapters. take care, from Bill and Don Funderud
Dear Don & family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I WANT YOU TO KNOW WHAT A PRIVELEGE IT WAS TO KNOW MRS FUNDERUD. I LOVED HER VERY MUCH. I WILL MISS HER. SHE IS NEVER FAR FROM MIND OR HEART.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE AND WILL CONTINUE
TO BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MRS FUNDERUD LOVED ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE TAKE CARE OR YOURSELFES. UNTIL WE MET AGIN!
I WANT YOU TO KNOW WHAT A PRIVELEGE IT WAS TO KNOW MRS FUNDERUD. I LOVED HER VERY MUCH. I WILL MISS HER. SHE IS NEVER FAR FROM MIND OR HEART.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE AND WILL CONTINUE
TO BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MRS FUNDERUD LOVED ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE TAKE CARE OR YOURSELFES. UNTIL WE MET AGIN!
Don and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.
Marie Merrell
Deana and Darrell Freeman
Sorry for your loss. I know how close that Linda Carroll and her was.She ment the world to her.I will have you all in my prayers always. David
So sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. We worked together at Bon March for many years.
Our thoughts and prayers are always with our family in North Carolina