Sarah Lois Arrowood
October 29, 1927 ~ May 20, 2013
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Sarah "Lois" Smith Arrowood, 85, of Smith Farm Rd., Fairview, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Gurney and Cora Penley Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eccles Arrowood; sisters Flonnie Bailey, Athalene Owenby, and Cora Myrtle Creasman; and brother Planey Smith.
Mrs. Arrowood was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and the Senior Women's Sunday School Class.
She is survived by children Kim Bass and husband David, Keith Arrowood, Karey Arrowood, and Kirby Arrowood and wife Tammy; grandchildren J.D. Bass, Sarah Arrowood, and Averi Arrowood; brother G.D. Smith, Jr. and wife Janice; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Todd Royal and Allen McKinney officiating.
Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and at other times at the home of G.D. Smith, on Smith Farm Rd. in Fairview.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairview Baptist Senior Women's Sunday School Class, 32 Church Rd., Fairview, NC 28730.
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So sorry she will be missed and never forgotten I loved her very much she was my mentor.
Dearest Children,
So sorry to learn of sweet Lois’s passing. I grew up on Oak Hill Road and knew Charles and Lois since I was 8 years old. She was always so happy and we laughed lots. I rented the little house on Oakdale after they moved to Fairview and I was married. Lots of good memories. May God encircle all of you with love and peace.
I was so saddened to hear that Lois has passed, the Fairview community and all that knew her will surely miss her and her smile, my prayers are with the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories will be with you always. Blessings and peace, Betty (formerly from Fairview}
We so sorry for your loss of your mother.. Prays and thoughts are with all of you…. She will be missed…
Thoughts of Lois will always warm my heart and make me chuckle. I was blessed to have known her and have felt part of her family.
Love to all of you,
Cindy
Saying ‘goodbye’ is so hard especially when it is said because of death. Lois had a personality that everyone was drawn to. She was so loveable and such a joy to be around. When time would pass and we would see each other or talk on the phone it was just like picking up where we left off. Kim, boys and the rest of the family, I pray God’s comfort and love surround you during this time of grief and know it is ‘goodbye’ from this world but in all reality it is ‘we will see you later, Momma Lois.’
Lois was an angel on earth.She continued to care for others in her later years and had that special touch that warmed your heart. We will never forget her.
— Rita & Jerry & Brad Queen, Pensacola, Florida
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
G.D. and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Sarah. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
~J.D. and Katherine Brooks
Family
I grew up behind the pink house. I have so many memories. Lois gave me my first job helping out in the house. Then I got to babysit. Lois was such a blessing during my teen years.Lois will be deeply missed but not forgotten. God Bless you during this time.
Brenda
What a special lady who made a big impact on my life as a teenager. Loved by many and will be missed by many. My prayers are with all the family….God Bless.
My fondest memories of Lois was when my Dad ( Edward Arrowood- Lois’ first cousin) and my mom Willa Mae Arrowood would take me to her restraunt in Fairview to eat. She loved me so much and was so precious to me. I felt she had a very kind soul. Please accept my wholehearted condolence to your famiy for loosing such a wonderful lady. Raynae Arrowood Jones
Dear Kirby and Family, so sorry for the loss of Lois. She was always one of our favorite people to see at the Smith gatherings. She was always smiling and so friendly. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Gene & Jane
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED. LOIS WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. BILLIE, AND KEITH GIBBONS.
Kirby and family; May fond memories comfort you at this time. I remember her from interactions @ church and at singings …Her kindness and warm spirit touched us deeply.
Family,so sorry to hear of your loved one passing, sending our love, throughts, and prayers.
Dear G.D., Janice and Family: I am sorry that we could not be with you today to remember Lois and tell you how special she was to the McKinney Clan. At the last minute, daddy, Clyde McKinney, decided he did not think he was able to attend the service. Lois loved to be at our McKinney gatherings and sharing memories with us. I took daddy by the Solace Center last week to visit Lois and he told her that he loved her and she was just like a sister to him. There was only a few weeks between their ages and went all through school at Venable together. I am sure there was a lot of laughter between those McKinney and Smith kids many moons ago. Time together is one of the sweetest gifts we can give our friends and families and she seemed to enjoy both!! Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will always smile when we think of Lois. Always, Clyde and Phyllis
Kim & family we are so sorry of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty & Hrry McCulloch
Dear Arrowood and Smith Families, I was just informed of Lois passing. You have my deepest sympathy. What a wonderful lady she always was. Every time I saw her she hugged me and we had some good laughs or a good cry, which ever was appropriate at the time. Our loss is Heavens gain. We will all be together again one day, until then my thoughts are with you all.
Dear Family,
I have cried many times over and will continue my trail if tears for all my life, I love Lois very much and will miss her for the rest of my life. Constant memories flow through my mind and I remember all the good times because that’s all we ever had. No Holliday or random visit will ever be the same but I can take the memories and goodness she gave and share it with everyone I know. Working in the hatchery, helping decorate for holidays, taking my plate and sitting me next to my dad two thanksgivings ago, she would help and do anything for anyone and was a truly great blessing to me, my family, and anyone fortunate enough to be a part of her life. I am sorry I wasn’t there buy I had no clue til this past thanksgiving when we were delivered the flat by the state of NC. A true honorable living respectful blessing that will be missed forever. I say prayers and talk to her a lot, especially when near The farm. I will share the blessings as memories hated with everyone I know because without her I wouldn’t be me, our talks outside or when nobody was around, I could go on forever. Thank you everyone for taking the time to message with love. Mamaw and papaw, I love you very much ad your in my prayers as well. Everyone in my Family, I love you all very much and this past Christmas was one of the best in my life because the love and each and every one of you being there. I miss and love you forever Lois. God bless and smile down from the heavens and continue to guide my life from heaven. God bless!
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