Shirley Sluder Brown
September 13, 1943 ~ November 14, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Shirley Sluder Brown, 60, of 40 Powell Street, Asheville, died Friday, November 14, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Mrs. Brown was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Floyd L. and Catherine Shelton Sluder and was also preceded in death by a brother, Allen Sluder.
She is survived by her husband Riley Brown; a daughter, Shirlene Brown of Buffalo, NY; a son, Donald Woods and his wife Vickie of Swannanoa; a sister, Joyce Ann Woodard of Weaverville; and three grandchildren, Jonathon, Sarah and Katelyn.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Worley officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Monday at the funeral home.
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Riley and family
I am so very sorry about her death especially since it has not been long since Aunt Mayme died. She was truly a good person and I considered a special person in my life. I know the grief you are feeling by losing a spouse but look to God for strength. I will keep all in my prayers. I love all of you
Sharon
Joyce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I remember Shirley and you as special childhood, school friends. God Bless you with special uplifting blessings. Linda Johnson Scorsone
Riley and Family!
Very sorry we are unable to come south and be with you at this time. I am in a right foot cast, Wendy down with her back and Brian has been sick with the flu.
Shirley was very special to us and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. We Loved her too!
May the Lord comfort and be with you during this time.
Special thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Mattie, Bob, Wendy and Brian
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Tom, Carol, Mike, Christine, Bethany, Christoppher
Ron, Cindy, Ron, Ray
David and Karen.
Dear Riley & Shirlene,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Shirley. Our hearts break for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Nancy Jones
I was saddened to read of the death of Shirley. I trust God will give you his grace for the facing of this hour. I have nothing but pleasant memories of her and your family. She always loved her children so much and was so supportive of the program at school and of me. She wanted what was best for each of you. May God bless you.
Dennis Brown
I just wanted you to know that you have our deepest sympathy.May God’s Grace give you all strength in this most difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Mary Sluder
Shirlene and family,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you for strength and comfort in dealing with your grief.
Don and Vickie..Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/mother in law. I wish you both my deepest sympathy. Wish I could have been there to help you both out in your time of need If you need to talk you know where to find me. Your Friend….Michelle
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. She was such a nice and friendly lady and she loved her family with a special love. When I think of her, I will remember her smiling face and the stories that Shirlene shared with me about the many things that she did for her family. I’ll also remember the good cook that she was, and of her sharing her recipes with me. Riley, I will keep you in my prayers and ask God to comfort you and to give you the peace that passes all understanding. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love, Charlotte Jackson
Campbell University
As a friend of Shirlene, I would like to extend my condolence on behalf of my family and I. We are very sorry and if there is anything we can do, please let us know…Shirlene, I’m sooo sorry, I’ll be in touch…May God bless you..
Shirlene, I am so sorry about your dear mother. Have been in a meeting in Pinehurst since Monday.
Will think of you with love.
Peggy Lawrence
Shirlene, I am so very sorry to hear about you mother. I wish that I could have been there for you. She loved you and wanted the best for you. She meant well, in her mind it was what was good for you. Hold your loved ones close to you, in your time of need they will be the strength to hold you up.
Shirlene, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Fondly,
Becky
WE’LL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
Dear Mr. Brown and family ~
My name is Patty and I am your newspaper carrier. I was truly saddened to learn of Shirley’s passing. When I pulled up to the house to toss the paper I saw the flowers in your carport and my heart took a leap. There’s a handful of my customers that I’ve had contact with, and Shirley was one of them. We had several long, enjoyable telephone convesations. I’ll always remember the story she told me about her pet skunks!
To you and your family I send my most heartfelt sympathies.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Parris