Regenia Wilkey Vance
March 25, 1934 ~ July 11, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Regenia Wilkey Vance, 83, of Candler, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Buncombe Co., Regenia was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Hallie Arrington Wilkey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover "Dickey" Vance, and by her brother, Donnie Wilkey.
Mrs. Vance was a member of Enka Baptist Church.
Mrs. Vance is survived by her daughters, Donna Vance Godwin (David) and Richelle Vance Pike; grandchildren, Teah Godwin, Aaron Pike, Brent Godwin, and Hallie Pike; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Godwin, Annelise Pike, and Emilaina Pike.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave., with the Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Entombment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Love and prayers for all of you. I will see you on Thursday
Donna, Richelle and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved to hear the story about how my mom named me after your mom.
Donna she was a great lady. We love you all and are so sorry for your loss.
Saying prayers for all of you.
Dear Donna and Richelle. I am so sorry for your Mom’s passing. Just know that you both did very well taking good care of her all of those years. Prayers for your sweet family.
Donna Kay and Shell, We’re so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and all the family. She was more than a cousin. She was a friend.
Donna and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betsy and Stan
Donna, you & your family are in my prayers. Lean on the Lord & He will hold you close. Hugs…Debby Hembree
Donna & family, I’m so sorry for your loss & I know it’s hard! I have fond memories of seeing her when we were at Vance Elementary! God Bless & you’re in my prayers!
Dear Donna, I just saw where your Mother passed away. Our hearts & prayers go out to you & your family Love to you
Thinking of you and yours during this time and the days to come.