Shirley Ann Traughber
April 7, 1935 ~ December 3, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Shirley Ann Traughber passed away December 3, 2015 as a result of emphysema at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. Shirley was born April 7, 1935, daughter of the late Lon and Edna Williams.
She grew up in Illinois and Knoxville, TN and graduated from the University of Tennessee. Shirley has been a resident of Asheville since 1968. She was the proud parent of Jeffrey William Traughber of Lake Tahoe, NV and Todd Alan Traughber, who lives in the Asheville area.
She is also survived by a brother, David Williams of the Knoxville area and two nephews, Tim and Randy Williams.
She was formerly very active in community affairs, primarily with beautification and environmental projects, and also retired as a real estate broker. Shirley was an outdoor enthusiast, who loved gardening and golf. With a great appreciation for animals, she loved them all, especially dogs, cats, bears and deer. When it came to entertainment, she loved that too. On occasion, she would cook for dozens of people in a small "one butt kitchen" and the party always seemed to turn out well. She really enjoyed good food and drink. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was one of a kind!
A Celebration Of Life will be held in her honor and remembrances at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the St. Giles Chapel of Deerfield.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Avenue, Asheville, NC 28803 (www.bwar.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Our condolences go out to Shirley’s family. She was always a wonderful friend to our family, and especially to our mother, June Groce.
My condolence to all of Shirley’s family. I always enjoyed spending time with her, she was so kind and a very sweet person. I loved playing cards and games together. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends. Pat Duncan
We were neighbors there in Woodside Hills when I was about 13 years old. If I happened to be at their house when it was time to eat she would make sure that I got something to eat as well. Jeffrey and Todd’s dad built us a great tree house to play in there on the property that went all the way around the tree.. I know you guys are hurting to have to let your mom go but I will be praying for you all! I hate that I missed her service.
Shirley, I am sorry I lost track of you the last we years. I am sad that I did not know you were sick. Rest well my friend, I pray I will see you in heaven.