Shirley Gossett Roberts
January 2, 1938 ~ November 20, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Shirley King Gossett Roberts, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
Shirley was born January 2, 1938, in Buncombe County to the late Charlie E. and Virgie Ball King. She and her late husband, Wayne D. Gossett (2011) founded Gossett’s Grocery on Leicester Highway. She was also preceded in death by her brother, E.J. King; an infant sister; and her son-in-law, Ellison Worley.
Mrs. Roberts was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She is survived by her current husband, Harold Roberts; a daughter, Kelly Worley; son, Dwayne Gossett; grandchildren, D.J. Gossett, Lindsay Gossett Grover (Daniel) and Jonathon Worley; and brothers, Charles King (Margaret) and Gerald King (Karon).
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 28, at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Ralph Sexton and Pastor Allen Rash officiating. The service will be livestreamed at tbc.live. Burial will follow at Big Sandy United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hearts with Hands, P.O. Box 6444, Asheville, NC 28816, or to the Salvation Army, 750 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: November 28, 2021 2:30 pm
Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187
Burial: November 28, 2021 3:45 pm
Big Sandy United Methodist Church Cemetery
Sandy Mush Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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I am so sorry to hear this. Another good Leicester friend is gone I pray for Harold Kelly and Dwayne.
Shirley was a beautiful lady. One of the First Ladies I met when I moved here 26 years ago. She always made you feel special. Her smile was so warm. I will miss her very much. Rest In Peace Shirley. Love you,
Shirley’s Family Whom She Loved 🌹
“May the God of ALL Comfort” be close to all of you now and in the days to come.
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing I will always remember her Sweet smile always so friendly I will be praying for you and Dewayne!
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing she always had a sweet Smile I will be praying for you and Dewayne. My deepest Sympathy !
Shirley was a classmate at Leicester High School, class of 1955. She was friendly, kind, and a great basketball player.
I’m so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person her and her husband used to come to sams club we’re I use to work they came through my line all the time god gain a angel
Dewayne,Kelly and Harold, I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was one of the good ones. Her smile and grace was amazing.Carry on her and Wayne’s legacy with love. The years at Trinity with all of your family grandparents and all bring back wonderful memories. May God give all of you the peace and hope during this time, Love Vickie Austin Jennings
To Shirley’s family,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. It is so hard to give up a parent but cherish your memories. Again our condolences to your family.
As a classmate from 2nd grade at Sandy Mush thru Leicester High 1955,Shirley will
be missed. Deepest sympathy to Harold and family.
will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Harold and family.
My great grandmother was Effie King Huntsinger. She had a brother named Charlie. I would love to make a connection with this part of my family if you think Shirley could have been my relation. I am sorry for your lose, especially at this time of year. Treasure the memories. Please contact me.
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley’s family.
God bless you Dwayne, Kelly and family. I always loved working for Shirley & Wayne She was such a blessing to me. R.I.P. my friend.
Lela (King) Cunningham
Shirley was a classmate and a terrific basketball player. She was always kind and had a smile for all. My sympathies to Harold and the rest of her family. Lovella Foster Rathgeber
So SORRY KELLY,DEWAYNE AND ALL SHIRLY WILL BE MISSED. LEAN ON GOD HE WILL CARRY YOU THRU. GOD BLESS JUANITA TEAGUE BLANKENSHIP
Kelly & Dewayne
We are so sorry for your great loss! Miss Gossett was a wonderful lady. I so enjoyed our talks at the store.She will be greatly missed.may God ease your burdens.