Shirley King Israel
October 20, 1945 ~ September 7, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailShirley King Israel, 73, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Shirley was a daughter of the late Pelvin Luther King and Ruth Sams King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Israel. Mrs. Israel most recently worked in health care for St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Surviving are her daughters, Teresa Hensley (Mike) and Lisa Edwards (Alvin); grandchildren, Ashley Lindsay (Samuel), Alvin Edwards (Shelby) and Chris Hensley (Chelsea); step-grandchildren, Brittany Jordan (Thomas) and Candice Outlaw (Chris); great-grandchildren, Temperence, Kayleigh and Aria; sisters, Susie Brown (Gerald), Ann Meadows, Barbara Buckner (Bobby) and Karen Meadows (Kenneth); brother, Harold King (Wanda); and sister-in-law, Betty Israel.
Memorial services for Mrs. Israel will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Mrs. Ashley Lindsay officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leicester VFD, PO Box 100, Leicester, NC 28748.
Services
Visitation: September 11, 2019 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: September 11, 2019 6:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Teresa, you and your family are in my prayers. May you feel God’s arms of protection around you.
This seems like a dream. I wish it was. But God knows what he is doing. At least there is know more pain in her body. Teresa, Lisa, Susie, Ann, Barbara Jean, Karen & Harold. Grandchildren and great grandchildren & Betty. Just know I am thinking, praying and still love all of you. IF ever you should need anything I am only phone call away. I loved Shirley still have alot of memories with her & Charles. Now she can make memories like no others. Love you guys then now and forever…..
Teresa So sorry about your Mom. You and family in my prayers.
Susie and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and pray that “The GOD of ALL Comfort” be close to you now and in the days to come.
So very sorry for your loss.
That night, I went to my first football game ever, and Teresa taught me all about the game. I stayed overnight, and was astonished to wake up to see Shirley making biscuits and gravy in the morning. I had never seen anyone make gravy in the morning! I remember she told me, “You really ARE from New York, aren’t you?” I remember her laugh, and the way her eyes twinkled when she did it. I remember that she was tough, and proud, and very, very smart. I will miss you, Mrs. Israel.
Teresa and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I know your loss is great. Teresa, I asked for you today while I was in your office and learned of your sad news. Sorry to not see you today and especially under these circumstances. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember Shirley from the time we were kids at Leicester Elementary School, and I always liked her smile, friendliness and the twinkle in her eye. She laughed all the time. Over the years, she never lost those wonderful qualities. My condolences go out to the entire family at this sad time, but especially to the ones I know most – Teresa, Ann, Karen, and Kenneth. I pray that God has given you good memories that will comfort you.
Teresa, Thinking of you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers.
Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.