Rhoda Ownbey Nesbitt

October 23, 1931 ~ April 12, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Rhoda Oleta Ownbey Nesbitt, 90, of Fairview, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Rhoda was a longtime member of Nesbitt Chapel Church. She enjoyed quilting, canning, gardening, camping and spending time with her family.
Mrs.Nesbitt grew up in the Flat Creek-Garren Creek community and was the daughter of Andrew C. and Fannie Crawford Ownbey. She was preceded in death by her husband Andy Nesbitt and daughter Joyce Wright.
She is survived by her daughter Gail Nesbitt, son Steve Nesbitt; grandchildren Dawn Effler, Trey Nesbitt, Wendy Wheeler (Todd), Alan Wright (April), Shannon Best; great grandchildren Taylor, Natalie, Katelyn, Samantha, Matthew, Colton; and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday at Nesbitt Chapel Church with Pastor Eric McAbee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday.
Services
Funeral Service: April 15, 2022 12:00 pm
Nesbitt Chapel Church
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412
Burial:
Nesbitt Chapel Church Cem.
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412
Visitation: April 15, 2022 11:00 am - July 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Nesbitt Chapel Church
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Didn’t know your grandmother, but she had to of been a wonderful person, because she has a wonderful grandson! Trey,you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers 🙏!,
Reece & Joy Davis
Trey sorry for your family loss. But we know she is in a better place. We will see our love ones in heaven again. They are watching over us.