Mary Sue Roe

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October 10, 1910 ~ April 10, 2005


Resided in: Candler, NC

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Mary Sue Howard Roe, 94, of 787 Asbury Road, Candler, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Mrs. Roe was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late William Harley and Susan Hutchinson Howard. She was married to Bruce R. Roe, who died March 23, 2005, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Lee Howard and a brother, William P. Howard. She was a graduate of Asheville Normal Teachers College and spent her career in elementary schools in Buncombe County, beginning at Red Oak School in the Leicester area and retiring from Candler Elementary School. She was a member of the NC Teacher’s Association, the Hominy Valley Garden Club and a lifelong member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Howard Bruce Roe and his wife Martha Virginia Mitchell of Candler; one sister, Mayme Medford of Candler; one granddaughter Rachel M. Ward, and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred C. Carpenter and the Rev. Karen F. Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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  2. Howard & Marty,

    Sorry to hear of your parents passing. You guys have been real troopers over the past few years. I really admire the way you looked after them.

    Jerry & Pat

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  3. Mrs. Roe was a special lady. She was my 3rd grade teacher at Candler Ele. School. She will be sadly missed. I am also sorry to hear about you dad. I didnt know him but if he was like Mrs Roe he was a special person also. God Bless you.

    …for the Lord shall be thine
    everlasting light, and the days
    of thy mourning shall be ended.
    Isaiah 60:20

    May you remember always
    that, for every sorrow,
    there is comfort…
    for every sadness,
    there is healing…
    for each loss–
    the promise of new life.
    With Sympathy,
    Nancy Wright Sluder

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  4. Howard, I was sorry to hear of your mother and your father’s passing. They were always special to us Davidsons. We used to see your Dad up at Pisgah Manor when we’d go to see Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deana Davidson Warren

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  5. Aunt Mary had just told Judy and me that she wished she would just go quickly….no pain for her family…and for herself. I truly hope her wish was granted. You all are in our prayers. Hopefully, we’ll see you Saturday.
    Sending our love, Mike and Rosemary

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  6. Howard, I read of your mother’s death in paper. I am so sorry. I saw your father’s death was recent also. They had long full lives and that is comforting. They were so proud of you and rightfully so. I taught you in 9th English, I think, Enka High-Was Mrs. Cox then. Live in S.C. and retired after 37 years.
    I send my sympathy and love to you and your family.

    Jeanne S. Mulvaney

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  7. DEAR HOWARD AND MARTY,
    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH. SPRING IS THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN LIFE BEGINS. IT IS NOW TIME FOR THE TWO OF YOU TO HAVE YOUR LIVES TOGETHER, TO SHARE HAPPY MEMORIES AND TO CHERISH EACH OTHER. WE HOPE THAT PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU. YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN A TRUE MODEL FOR THE REST OF US.
    HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER, AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY WITHOUT ANY REGRETS.
    WE LOVE YOU GUYS,
    GREG AND JANET

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  9. Howard,
    What special people your Mom & Dad were. They were always so kind and loving when we visited during our childhood. Those memories never fade.
    May God Bless you and your family.

    Marvin & Shirley Smith

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  10. To the Roe Family,
    Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. To lose both Mary and Bruce so close together is very sad. I hold them both dear to my heart.
    God bless you,

    Bill Looney

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  11. Dear Howard & Family,

    Just returned home today after a week long trip, and discovered your Mother had died. She tickeld me with her marvelous wit as she matured in years, and that wonderful smile of hers will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful example of a christian woman to so many of us at Francis Asbury. Your Dad taught my son, Lynn, how to usher. He was always so great to the children, what a sense of humor he had. We were very fortunate to have had them in our lives. Peace be with you and your family during your loss. Veronica

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  12. Mrs. Roe was my second grade teacher at Sand Hill in 1950-51. She inspired in me as a second grader that ‘Character’ is an special trait. Thank you Mrs Roe for your gift. You are loved by many students like me.

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