Norma Jean Bennett Davis
February 26, 1933 ~ November 13, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Norma Jean Bennett Davis, 88, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.
A native of Buncombe Co., Jean was a daughter of the late Weaver and Mattie Carico Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Davis, and by four brothers and four sisters.
Surviving are her children, Debra Eller (Bill), Ronnie Davis (Vickie), and Brenda Gillespie (Charles); grandchildren, Mitchell Eller (Stephanie), Misty Matthews (Keenan), Jason Davis (Chae), Julie Revis (Jason), Justin Gillespie (Michelle), and Brian Gillespie (Megan); and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family expresses special thanks to Compassionate Care of Western North Carolina and to the staff of Mars Hill Retirement Community for their loving care.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, at Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Davis will lie in state one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2206 Bear Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: November 16, 2021 1:00 pm
Turkey Creek Baptist Church
2206 Bear Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Funeral Service: November 16, 2021 2:00 pm
Turkey Creek Baptist Church
2206 Bear Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Burial: November 16, 2021 3:00 pm
Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
2206 Bear Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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We are so sorry for your loss but know she is in a happier and glorious place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Davis Family, Thoughts and prayers with you in this time of sorrow.
Brian,Marque,Maggie and Josie Cox
Debra,Bill and family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort in the following days.
Love you all.
Pat Roberts Grogan
Our prà yers are with the family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. I truly know the pain of this journey. May the God of All Comfort walk with your family through the valley of the shadow of death. I am praying for you.
To the family: please know we are praying for each of you and if we can help in any way please let us know. Thank you for allowing us be a part of Jean’s life.
With all our love, Ervin and Faye Revis
Grateful to have been a part of this special lady’s life. May the God of all comfort be with everyone who knew her. You are deeply loved Mom Jean!
I remember so many happy times at Edward and Jean’s house. She was truly a dear heart and I’m sure the reunion with Edward and all the family was a beautiful homecoming. I’m sorry I can’t attend the funeral But Kenny and I send our love and prayers for all of you
Spent many a day at uncle Edward’s and aunt Jeans what a joy she was and so sweet. What a glorious homecoming there was when she arrived. To the families of all my cousins and their children May the Lord bless ya all through this time and comfort you in this difficult time. Love ya all
Family, Jean (and Edward) were very formative in my upbringing, and I wouldn’t take anything for the experiences we had growing up in such a large, supportive and loving family. I remember the homecomings, church, family get-togethers, working on each others farms, and Jean’s delicious chocolate cakes! She’s the last of the greatest generation, and she was a good and faithful servant. I can just imagine the homecoming going on!
David Cassada and family.
Dear Brenda, Charles & family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. It is so hard to give up your mother but know she is in a much better place now. My mama has been gone 5 years now & to me, it seems like just yesterday. Cherish your memories. Again my condolences.
My Deepest Sympathy is with you all for the loss of your precious loved one. She is one of God’s angels rejoicing with Him. Our many years as friends were most enjoyable and she will be missed.
God Bless you all during these most difficult days. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Also prayers come from the Venita Reeves family to everyone for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in my prayers.
Family, Sorry to hear today of your mothers passing. She answered a call we all must do at some point. Just cherish each other and your memories of your mom. Our sympathy, Conley, Linda and Mae Freeman.
Brenda Debra and Ronnie
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a mother to me it felt like a lot as well. My mind has been flooded with memories of many wonderful times gone by. We have been thinking of you all and prayers for comfort and continued faith in this is not the end.
I’m sorry we could not be with you but our hearts are with you. Your mom and dad meant much to us. They both were wonderful people .
Much love
Betty Jean and all my family send you love.