Paula Jones Miall
November 15, 1923 ~ September 23, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Paula Lois Jones Miall, 83, of Asheville, died Sunday, September 23, 2007, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge.
Mrs. Miall was a lifelong resident of Asheville and was the daughter of the late Samuel Hall Jones and Ella Mae McClure Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Miall, Sr., who died in 1989.
Mrs. Miall was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and was employed at Postal Accounts in the old Federal Building from the end of WW II until 1952. In 1968 she returned to work at the National Climatic Data Center where she stayed until her retirement in 1990.
She had been a resident of West Asheville her entire life until moving to the Laurels of Summit Ridge two years ago. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Sprinkle Bible Class.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon M. Maynard and her husband, Don, of Greenville, SC; one son, John P. Miall, Jr., and his wife, Betsi, of Asheville; grandchildren, Leigh Howell and her husband, John, Brett Maynard, John Miall, III, Brandon Maynard, Kyle Maynard and Allison Miall; and one great-grandson, Caleb.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with interment to follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 587 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to the Memory Assessment Clinic, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.
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John, Sharon, and family
I was so sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. I’ve missed seeing her at church. I’ll be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Betsi,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you,
Linda and Glen
John: So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clark and Linda
Dear John & Betsi ~ so sorry to learn of your loss . I hope the good memories will help you to get through the days ahead .If I can help in any way , please don’t hesitate to let me know. My thoughts & prayers are with you all .
John, we were so sorry to read of your mother’s death this morning. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Will write a ‘real’ letter soon. We send our love.
Sharon and Faamily:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. I did not know her, but from reading her memorial, I know that she led a vibrant, abundant life, and will be missed by all who knew her. My thought and prayers are with you during the days ahead. I pray Our Loving Father will provide strengh and ministering angels to comfort you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tammie Lord
Dear John, Sharon and Family,
We are so saddened to learn of Paula’s passing. She was such a close neighbor and dear friend. I have many fond memories of Paula and of each of you as you grew from youth to outstanding adults. Paula did a great job as your mother. I think of you often and miss seeing you. You are in our prayers.
Dear Sharon,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from here in Greenville.
John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
John and Family,
Although I never met your mother, My family and I share your grief at this difficult time. She must be a special person to have lived such a successful and meaningful life. We will think of you and your family at this time and wish you well.
Kevin and Missy West
Asheville NC
John and Family,
Although I never met your mother, My family and I share your grief at this difficult time. She must be a special person to have lived such a successful and meaningful life. We will think of you and your family at this time and wish you well.
Kevin and Missy West
Asheville NC
Dear John and Family,
It is never easy saying goodbye to a beloved parent. You are in many people’s thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I recently returned to Asheville after living away for several years – you may remember me from United Way and other community activities.
Sincerely,
Jimmie Cochran Pratt
Sharon and Don;
We are so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. We share your loss, as I just lost my mom as well. Our moms shared a page in the Asheville C-T. You and your family are in our paryers…Aubrey
Dearest John and Family –
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Julie
John and Betsi,
We were saddened to hear of Paula’s death. Our thoughts are for your comfort and peace, and we hope your good memories of Paula and your life together will help you through this time.
Bill and Debby Wolcott
John, Sharon and Families,
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We recall with very fond memories the good times our famly enjoyed with yours. It was a great neighborhood in large part due to John and Paula. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Love, Bill & Billie Wyatt, Marty, Charlotte And Michele
Dear John and Family,
Anna and I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Anna Garrett
John and Family – I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She is truly missed in Malvern Hills and I miss my neighbor. She really did make the best brownie’s around.
Your mom lived a long and wonderful life and one of her greatest accomplishments in life was and is simply you!
I just wanted to say I love you John and miss you very much. Your brother in Christ,
Gary
John & Betsi-
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.