Sallie May Hoyle
April 19, 1899 ~ July 18, 2000
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMrs. Hoyle was a native of Macon County and a longtime resident of Asheville. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Jefferson and Sarah Jane May and granddaughter of the late Mark May, Baptist missionary to China. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church, Asheville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harley Hoyle and by two brothers and three sisters. She was a school teacher for several years prior to marriage and later was educated as a nurse.
She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Mildred and Clarence Pegg of Black Mountain, Freda and Robert Bennett of Maryville, TN, and Harlena and Ed Reynolds of Simpsonville, SC. She will be greatly missed by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Ron Crawford officiating.
Friends may visit at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue until one hour prior to the service hour.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to Greentree Ridge, 70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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I was the Director of Business Services for 6 years at Greentree Ridge where Sallie resided. She was a very precious lady to me at that time. Her daughters were very devoted and loved their precious Mother more than words could ever describe. I know there is a void today but a relief also that she is now in Heaven with her heavenly Father. No more pain or suffering. My deepest sympathy to her precious family who I hold dear to my heart.
Mildred, So sorry to hear of Aunt Sally’s death. We will see you at the funeral.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Elizabeth & Jim
I am George Hoyles grandaughter in Waynesville. I used to take Aunt Sally to Asheville Civic Center to ‘wrestling’ IN THE LATE 60’S.I talked with her on phone occasionally and and had the opportunity to vist her at the Battery Park once. I loved her sense of humor and will always remember her. She informed and talked to me about my hertiage on many occasions. My sincere love and sympathey to you all.
Harlena, I was distressed to read about your Mother in today’s paper. Regardless of age, health or any other circumstance we are never prepared to give up our parents. Please know we are thinking of you, Ed, Freda and the other members of your family. From your Mother’s picture I would say you looked like her.
My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Aunt Sallie was a wonderful and beautiful lady and will be greatly missed by all of you. At the same time, there are many, many, wonderful memories for each of you to hold in your hearts forever. Much Love, Teresa Hooper, Lenora Hooper, and family.
When my Dad (George Hoyle) died,Aunt Sally,and Uncle Harley, wanted to take me and my baby brother in their home. I was around 3 yrs old and my brother Sammy was 6mos.old. I can remember this.
Although this never took place, I can remember spending a lot of time in their home(fascinated with the stairs).
I thank my Lord for the gift of memory that even death cannot destroy.
My sincere sympathy to her family.Sara Hoyle Hunter
My condolences to all family members. Mark May was my Great-great-great grandfather. Sarah Jane Jones May was my great-grandfather’s sister.
I was raised in Nantahala, NC. Sincerely; Rod Chastain