Phyllis West Penland

phyllis penland

July 9, 1948 ~ May 24, 2021

Born in: Olney, TX
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Phyllis West Penland, 72, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.

A native of Texas, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Leslie Dalton and Merle Mildred Ashe West. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lynn West.

Mrs. Penland is survived by her husband, Bill Penland; daughters, Christy Lynn Creek and Sammie Jean Murray; sons, Laron Ray Warren (Natalie) and Leslie Eugene Warren; grandchildren, Sydney Gwen Murray, Abel Ray Creek, Sabrina Nicole Treadway, Brandon Ray Warren, and Dalton Cain Murray; and great-granddaughter, Ella Katrin Warren.

The memorial service for Mrs. Penland will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. The Rev. Owen Isaacs will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.

Mrs. Penland’s family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Services

Visitation: May 29, 2021 10:00 am - May 20, 2025 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Memorial Service: May 29, 2021 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Inurnment: May 29, 2021 12:00 pm

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-9831

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  1. Phyllis and I are childhood friends. She will be missed. A beautiful lady inside and out. My condolences to her family.

  2. Brandon Warren we love you and are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Laron we express our sincere sympathy to you and your families. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. From the Mafrey Barnwell family.

  3. Praying for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you all and fill you with his love. Sorry for your loss.

  4. I never met Phyllis, but I have worked on behalf of her son, Leslie, for over 25 years now. I am sure Leslie is grieving now in his own way, and I am so sorry for your loss. Years ago, I sent Phyllis an origami swan that Leslie made for me in the 1990s, and I hope that this will be given to someone in the family who might want it. I will be thinking of your family during this difficult time.

  5. I will miss you Dearly;So Dearly Phyliss.I’m left of the fond memories we had and to reminise Greatfully of the good times even amidst the Great pain you suffered so long.My sorrow goes out to all your family and God Bless all of you.With the lord willing;I hope to meet you again in our Heavenly Fathers World.

  6. Bill, my sincere condolences to you and the family. I know what you are going through. Leave it in Gods hands. He is the great healer.

  7. Sorry to hear of phyliss’s departure to Holy Fathers Heavenly Kingdom.God bless Her and all the family.She suffered one rough life here on this earth and she’s well due a Blessing from the Heavenly Father.Again; God Bless All.

  8. it’ll be three years in two days. i miss you so much nana. i wish you could be here to see the boyfriend that i got and how much he cares about me. i wish you could be here to see when i got my permit and see me drive. and watch me graduate and stuff. my heart still aches every time that i think about you and i miss you dearly. i just wish i could’ve said more to you before you passed. i loved you like a mother and a grandmother. i miss you so much everyday. i love you nana i hope you are up there living life. 🩷🩷


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