Novella King Justice
September 2, 1927 ~ April 23, 2006
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Novella King Justice, 78, of Arden, died on Sunday, April 23, 2006.
She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and member of the Foster Seventy-Day Adventist Church. She was doting mother, grandmother and friend and “Gram” to everyone in the neighborhood. She worked into her 70’s and spent her life taking care of others as a private duty nurse. She was always baking something for a friend or working in her garden.
She was the daughter of the late Minnie Boyd King and Wiley Oscar King. She was married to John Albert Justice, who died in 1999.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Johnson and husband, Bob of Arden; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kim and Greg Counts and Elizabeth and Chris Johnson all of Charlotte, Kristen and Robbie Laughter of Hendersonville and Tracy and Brad Harrison of Spartanburg; two brothers, Felmet King of Texas and Joe King and wife Kathy of Hendersonville. She was “aunt Novella” to Doug, Gina, Kevin, Peggy, Vickie and Ed; great-grandmother of Ten, Ellie and Avery Counts, Westin, Abbie and Emma Johnson, Kalen, Austin and Carson Laughter, Braeden and Brycen Harrison.
Funeral services will be held 6:00 P.M. Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with Pastor Erin Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
A private graveside service will be held on Thursday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hendersonville.
Memorials may be made to Foster Community Service, c/o Foster Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 375 Hendersonville Asheville, NC 28803.
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Dear Ruth, Chris and Kim,
Please know that you are continuously in my family’s thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. I know what an amazing mother and grandmother Gram was to all of you. She always made me feel so welcome in her home. She was truly a blessing and a living example of God’s love. My heart breaks for all of you but rejoices at the thought of she and Abby reuniting. God bless you all. We love you.
Mark, Kerry, Natalie and Delaney Moore
RUTH ANN, Our prayers are with you at this time. God is all comfort at this time,just put your trust in him in the days ahead. I remember all the good times we had growing up, your mom and dad both were so much fun, I will never forget them. So sorry I did not get to the funeral, I just wanted to send my Love and concern to you and family, take care, Love Louise G.Teague
DEAR RUTH AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHER’S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WOMAN NOVELLA WAS AND I KNOW YOU’LL MISS HER SO MUCH. PLEASE TAKE CARE.
My prayers are with your family & friends during your loss. Jessica Honeycutt–BRBJ
Countless days of my childhood were spent at Gram’s house with her grandson Chris. Gram always found away to make each of those days more special than the next. I will always remember her loving heart and the caring words she shared with all of us. I love you and miss you Gram.
Philip Brock
Ruth Ann your mom was a wonderfull person. I got to know her when she and I worked together, before we were part of the same family. She always had a smile on her face and was very nice to me. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kay and David
Kim – I’m so sorry to hear about Gram. I know how close you were. She was such a dear, sweet woman. Through your stories, I feel as if I knew her well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love you,
Susan
Ruth, may God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers and sympathies are with you all.
Nancy & Michael Dixon
Ruth Ann, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Novella. I remember as a child how loving she and uncle Albert was to us..You will be in my prayers. May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you. Your Aunt Eula, was my mom, and I am one of your cousins. If you need anything don’t hesitate to call me…With love always, Yvonne
Ruth and Kim,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Gram was such a special person. I hope you will always hold her memories close to your heart. I know she always made our many sleepovers that much more fun with her loving and caring ways. Please know that we extend our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Kelly and Gary Taylor
Ruth, words fail me, just know that you are in my prayers.
‘For God hath marked each sorrowing day,
And numbered every tear,
Heaven’s long age of bliss shall pay
For all his Children have suffered here’.
Ruth,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I happen to see it in the paper. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Myra Y. Matthews
Thinking of you. You all are in my prayers. Love Rick
Dear Ruth:
I am so sorry to hear that you Mother has passed away. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful smile on her face when visiting at Heather Glen. Thank you so much for visitng Frances while you were there with your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless You.
Richard Greene
Ruth,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s love sustain you through your grief.
Gail Cordery
Ruth Ann,Sorry to hear the loss of your mother.I love her she was always smiling.You and family is in my prayers Love Linda
Dear Family,
Candy & I want to send our thoughts and prayers your way. We are sorry that we cannot be there with you. I loved Aunt Novella so much and will always have precious memories of my life as her nephew. She was the sweetest person I’ve ever known. Thinking of you, Kip