Valerie House Repass

January 26, 1955 ~ October 30, 2003
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Valerie Sue House Repass, 48, of 73 Indian Hill Drive, Leicester, died Thursday, October 30, 2003, at her mother’s home, 23 Cabelle Place, Asheville.
Mrs. Repass was born in Mills River and was a daughter of the late Lawrence P. “Red” House and was also preceded in death by a sister, Darlene H. Payne. She was a graduate of Enka High School and was a member of Women of the Moose. She was a member of The Chapel.
Surviving are her husband, William B. Repass; a son, Brian M. Repass of Leicester, currently a student at The Citadel; her mother, Elsie King House Andrew of Asheville; a sister, Virginia H. Rice of Asheville; a brother Lawrence P. House, Jr. of Enka; 4 nieces Carman E. Payne and Katie, Lauren and Rachael Repass; six nephews Capt. Lawrence P. House III, Daniel L. House, Jared G. House, Heath T.C. Rice, and Dillon and Gregg Burnette; and three great-nephews, Cameron, Kobe and Chandler and two great-nieces, Courtney and Ashley.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert E. Harris fficiating. Burial will be at Riverview Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home. and a other times will be at the home of her mother, 23 Cabelle Place.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL,MAY GOD’S GRACE BE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW,WHEN I HEARD THAT VAL. HAD GONE ON TO BE WITH THE LORD, OH WHAT A GATHERING THERE WAS IN HEAVEN,HEAVEN WAS SWEET, BUT NOW IT GOT JUST A LITTLE MORE SWEETER.I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER, AND THE JOY THAT VAL ALWAYS BROUGHT TO ME AND OTHERS, SHE WAS ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL ROSE BUD BLOOMING AND AS EACH PEDAL UNFOLDED,YOU ALWAYS KNEW EVEN IN HER PAIN SHE WAS THINKING OF OTHERS, AND THERE FEELINGS, AND THAT IS WHY AS SHE UNFOLDED AS A ROSE BUD TO A FULL BLOOM ROSE,SHE MADE ALL OUR LIVES WORTH LIVING.LOVE JUDY J ME DY NEIGHBORS
Billy, Brian and Family, We are so sorry for your loss in such a lovely person as Valerie–She will be missed greatly. I’m afraid we won’t be able to come be with you but our love and prayers are with you at this time. We love you, Uncle Joe and Aunt Marcia
THE PRIMITIVE QUARTET SINGS A SONG. ONE PHRASE OF IT IS DON’T CRY FOR ME, I HAVE FAMILY ON BOTH SIDES. AND WE DO HAVE JESUS AND OUR LOVED ONES THERE. I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU AND BE THINKING OF YOU SUNDAY.
Dear Bill and Brian: We are very sorry to hear of your loss. There really are no words to say, only that we are thinking of you both. Time heals all wounds, if you will let it, mourn now so that in the future you can remember the good, the happy. She will be with you now forever in your heart. Brian, we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments. Robert sends his thoughts, also. Bill, Bobby and I would love to hear from you, it’s been too long. Please call if we can help in any way or if you just need a friend – 684-5308
With our thoughts and prayers,
Bobby and Cindy Toothman
Robert Toothman
Dear Brian,
I was away from home on Saturday and Sunday and was not able to get to the services for your sweet mother. I’d like you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. I’m so proud of your accomplishments and I’m sure your mom is too. Keep up the good work and please know that you are welcome at our house anytime. Keep in touch. You are very special to me and I’m sorry I couldn’t be there for you.
Always,
Debbie Davis