Mattie Buckner Silvers

March 20, 1932 ~ September 20, 2000
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mattie Lee Buckner Silvers, 68, died Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Silvers was born March 20, 1932, in the Dillingham Community of Barnardsville, NC, to
the late Josiah “Joe” and Bessie Lee Jarrett Buckner. She was an active member of Oak Forest
Presbyterian Church for 30 years. She retired in December, 1989, as the Assistant Treasurer of
Asheville Savings Bank after 25 years of employment.
Mattie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harry Silvers; two daughters, Donna Frazee and
her husband Darrel and Linda Puckett and her husband Bill; one granddaughter, Courtney Puckett; two sisters, Jean Foister and her
husband Raymond and Eleanor Grant; one brother, Chris Buckner and his wife Melba; sisters-in-law, Inez Buckner, Frances Silvers and Gladys Silvers; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Carter. Also surviving are many other family members and friends (too many to list here) who held a very special place in Mattie’s heart!
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday, September 21, at Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville. A memorial service will be held in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home at 11:00 am Friday with the Rev. Ken Mullis officiating. Private interment will be at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a contribution be made in Mattie’s memory to Mountain Area Hospice (PO Box 16, Asheville, NC 28802) or to Oak Forest Presbyterian Church (880
Sand Hill Road, Asheville, NC 28806).
We’re all going to miss Mattie, me especially. Mattie was like a second mom to me – I grew up under her wing. Harry, Donna, Linda – I weep with you. God Bless. Much love…. Beth
Mattie and I worked together
years ago and I thought she
was a wonderful person. Also
I saw her alot at Emmanuel
Lutheran School picking up
her grand-daughter. She always had a smile on her face
and she would brighten my day.
God bless. You are in my prayers.
Mattie was very dear and special to me. She is going to be dearly missed. She always had a smile on her face. God Bless. Love Nancy
Asheville Federal would not have been the same without Mattie. She was there in 1974 when I was hired and became my friend and confidant. She was a sweet, lovely woman and I loved her.
My condolances to Harry, the girls, and all the family.
Love, Elaine Willis
The Shope family sends our condolences to your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
My Mother and I were very sad to learn of Mattie passing.
Our prayers go out to her family and friends. The neighborhood will miss her very much.
Bonnie and Juanita
The Spencer family’s thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless You and keep you, Betty Spencer
Please know how I loved Mattie. I know she is in a better place now with no pain; however, she will surely be missed on this earth. My deepest sympathy to you all.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mattie was a wonderful person and friend. God Bless. Doug and Wendy
Words cannot expresss how sorry we are for your loss. We’ll keep you in our prayers and see you soon.
Linda, Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. I am glad that I had the chance of meeting her at various times. I know she will be missed. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this time.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never had the pleasure to work with Mattie but, have worked with Bill for several years. May God Bless you as you travel this mile. In my prayers and thoughts. May you find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering. Ben and Catherine Roberts
Linda and family, sorry to hear of your mothers passing.She held a very special place in my heart! My prayers are with you. Much love to you all….Selene