Norma Faye Pulliam
August 19, 1921 ~ April 12, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville – Norma Faye Pulliam, 84, went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2006.
Norma was born August 19, 1921, in Burnsville, NC to Jeter Pritchard McMahan and Faye Missimer McMahan and lived all her life in Buncombe County.
At the age of 12, Norma became a Christian and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church for 72 years, where she was very active in the Lord’s work.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, John Thomas Spake, and his wife Billie Joyce Spake, Winston Walden “Rusty” Pulliam, Jr. and her former husband Winston W. Pulliam. Also surviving are stepson Larry Pulliam, and his wife Rebecca Pulliam; three grandsons, John David Spake, and his wife Holli T. Spake, Dustin and Parker Pulliam; granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Pulliam and great grandson, Walden Alexander Spake. In addition, Norma is survived by three sisters, Kitty M. Wilson, Judy M. Sanders and Sarah M. Hall; a very special niece, Dot Towe, along with several other nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 15th in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Revs. James Walker, Ian Walker and Joe Fulk. Interment will follow in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
Pallbearers will be Roy Wilson, Bill Towe, Gary Johnson, Therlow Lanning, J.C. Lanning and Joe Lapak.
Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made in memory of Norma to Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Our deepest sympathy for Rusty and his family. You are in our prayers. God Bless. Michele G. Pyrotech Services Inc.
TO THE PULLIAM,SPAKE,AND MCMAHAN FAMILIES:
WE LOVE AUNT MOSSIE AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF HER AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WITH HER. ONE OF THE BEST MEMORIES WILL BE THE ‘CORN SHUCKING’ PARTIES WE HAD IN HER BASEMENT EVERY SUMMER AND THEN A MUCH NEEDED DIP IN THE POOL! WE WILL MISS HER COOKING AND BAKING AND WILL ALWAYS MISS THE FRIEND,AND LOVING AND CARING PERSON SHE WAS. THANK YOU AUNT MOSSIE FOR ALL THE MEMORIES,THE SUMMERS,THE HOLIDAYS AND EVERYTHING YOU MEANT TO US-HEAVEN JUST WELCOMED ANOTHER ANGEL-AND NOW SHE WILL BE UP THERE WITH ‘OUR CASEY’ AND WE WILL HAVE 2 GUARDIAN ANGELS TO WATCH OVER US. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY-WE KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN NOW BUT ONE DAY SOON YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
CINDY, DAVID, AND STEPHEN CORDELL
To the Pulliam,Spake, and McMahan families:
Many memories of Norma (Mossie) with
dinners, outtings, visits when sick and those memories will always be cherised.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you through this difficult time.
Our prayer is that God will give you
a peace that passeth all understanding.
The Ponder Girls
Linda
Eddie
Betty
Dear Rusty and Winston,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Bruce and Carol Peterson
To the Pulliam Family,
I have so many loving memories of Miss Pulliam at GHC. What a grand lady. She will truly be missed. We will keep all of you in our prayers. God Bless.
You will always be remembered.
With sympathy,
With memories, thoughts and prayers,
To the Pulliam Family:
Just a short note to let all of you know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Moma and Norma were good buddies and Mom talked about her alot. Especially on the phone. Now both of them can have a grand ole time bringing each other up to date.
God bless you all,
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
Rusty and John,
You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Johnny,
Sorry about your mother’s passing. She was like a sister to me. There are many old memories of Moss that I will cherish. I’m sure it brings you peace remembering the life she lived and where she is now.
Dear Rusty & Johnny,
I was saddened to know that your Mother had passed away. She was a wonderful lady. Please know that I have been thinking about all of you and keeping you close in my prayers and heart. You have lost your dear Mother, but Heaven has gained a wonderful soul.
Love & Blessings,
Dianne
TO THE PULLIAM FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING OF ‘MOSSY’. SHE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A SAINT.
ROBERT & LOUISE CORDELL
Rusty,Johnny,Winston and family. I was so sorry to hear about Mossie’s death. we loved her so much and have missed seeing her. She was such a sweet precious person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, With love, Retha
Rusty: I was so sorry to hear about your mother Norma. Sam and I went to visit her grave on Easter Sunday after church. The flowers were incredible. I know that God welcomed her with open arms in heaven and that she will be watching over you until you see each other again in heaven. I lost my mother 3 years ago and I feel her presence all the time in my heart. I know you were an awesome son for her. God bless you and your family. Rusty Barto
Rusty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was an angel walking this earth. So sweet. So kind. A blessing to all who knew her.
You now have your own angel in heaven…she will ALWAYS be with you.
Michele
Rusty,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. We will remember you guys in our prayers. Jay
Rusty and Family: My thoughts and prayer have been with you during this time. Your Mom ‘Aunt Mossy’ was a wonderful individual and touched many lives. She will be missed by many here on earth but will be welcome by many in heaven who loved her dearly (Tuppy and Betty)and many others.