Rhoda Ownbey Nesbitt

rhoda nesbitt

October 23, 1931 ~ April 12, 2022

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Fairview, NC

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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

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Burial:

Nesbitt Chapel Church Cem.
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412

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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

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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

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  1. My father’s last sibling. She was a great cook. I enjoyed having her yellow eye beans, homemade bread and butter pickles, cornbread, greens, and family love. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to daughter, Gail, and son, Steve. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Family took great care of her until the end.

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  2. Rhoda was a hardworking Christian women and part of a solid foundation for her family and this community! She will be greatly missed.

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  3. 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 🙏!,

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  4. Aunt Rhoda was a Wonderful, Sweet, Talented & Hard Working Lady. She will be sorely missed. We loved her smile. Gail, Steve & A the Family are in our thoughts & Prayers. May God Hold you in His Arms & Strengthen you & Comfort you during this time. Our Deepest Condolences,
    Reece & Joy Davis

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  5. 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.

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