Nola Norton Foust
December 31, 1943 ~ March 15, 2019
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Nola Norton Foust of Candler, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on March 15, 2019, at Solace Hospice Center in Asheville. She was born to the late Ovid and Sophia Norton December 31, 1943, in Marshall, NC.
Nola will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Earl, and their children, Christopher (Sherry) and Melody (Michael). She will also be fondly remembered by her five grandchildren, Sydney, Benjamin, Jackson, Aleah, and Shiloh; her siblings, Blanche Gaddy (Harry), Lela Fox (Wade), Paul (Ann), Ed (Judy); and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Roland and Elise Hudgens (Furman).
Nola was a dedicated wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother! Nola was immensely proud of her family, leaving behind nothing but beautiful memories. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. Heaven opened the gates for this wonderful woman. She is in our hearts forever.
Please join us to celebrate her life on Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m. in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastor Dennis Thurman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 18, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Our hearts are sad to read of Nola’s passing. We know she will greatly missed by all. We are away from home at this time. Earl you and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all comfort.
sorry for the loss. god b with u all at this time
To our sweet friend, Lela, and the rest of your family, we are saddened to learn of the passing of your sister.
Melody I was so sorry to hear of your Mom passing away. Mom told me she had been sick for a while. She was a very sweet lady and I know you all feel her loss greatly. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. All my love..
Earl,So sorry to hear about Nola. She was such a special lady .I always enjoyed talking to her at church. She surely will be missed. I am sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral. Carroll’s brother died and we are preparing to leave for Nashville, Tn. You and the family are in our prayers,
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Nola – what a sweet woman and memories I will cherish. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melody ~ So sorry to hear about your mother. Such fond memories I have of her and your family. Will be praying for you all. Much love, Toni
Earl, Melody and Christopher, I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Nola. She was certainly a delightful neighbor and always helpful to us newcomers. I’m sure you and your entire family will miss her as wife, mother, and grandmother.