Robena Walker Merrill

July 13, 1927 ~ September 30, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville ~ Carrie Robena Walker Merrill, 79, of Lower Grassy Branch Road died on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in a local hospital.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was the daughter of the late Homer and Carrie Ledford Walker and was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Merrill who died in 1999. Mrs. Merrill was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Owenby and husband Lloyd of Fairview, Shirley Davis and husband Charles of Mills River and Sara Swann and husband Danny of Asheville; two sisters, Ruby Ponder of Fairview and Revonda Hawkins of Leicester; two brothers, Roy Walker of Enka and Rex Walker of Lancaster, SC; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Bill Blythe officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Joyce & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be deeply missed by all of those who knew & loved her. If I can do anything, please let me know. Love Debbie
Shirely and Charlie,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both
Alan and Carolyn Jones
Sara,Danny,Tiffani,and Dustin,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sara, you did a great job taking care of your mother. You are the most compassionate person I know and God will truly bless you. I know that you cared for her because you loved her so much and you did so expecting no reward for it. My memories of both your mom and dad are warm ones. There was always a plate for me at her table and always a warm bed too. I knew God was present in your home. I love you sis, Nee.
Sara,Danny and family, My heart and prayers are with you especially now. Sara, you have such a kind heart, and I know it aches just now. Please remember that so many of us are here for you, in any way. love you, sherree
Mamaw,
You were so very special to me! Even though we were miles apart, I thought of you often. Remember your birthday card? It said ‘If I could pick a flower for each time I thought of you, there were be no flowers left in a garden anywhere.’ That is so true!
I will miss you dearly and thank you for being a wonderful grandmother.
I love you Mamaw,
Angie
Shirley,
I have experienced the deep sadness of losing both my parents, and my heart aches for you and the hurt that I know you are experiencing now. We both were blessed with good Christian parents. It is great comfort to know that one day we will all be reunited. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God bless and comfort you now and always. I love you.
Your mother lives on in you.
Peace.
WITH ALL OUR SYMPATHIES TO ALL THE FAMILY, LOVE,
ROY, VIOLA, TONY AND DEANNA