Violet Mae Neighbors
November 23, 1946 ~ February 5, 2011
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Violet Mae Neighbors, 64, of Arden, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred O'Dear Finley. She was also preceded in death by one son, Donald Carroll Hunter, who died in 2004 as well as one sister, Betty Weeks.
Violet was a member of Arden Missionary Baptist Church. Her family wishes to thank the staff of CarePartners and Cancer Care for their genuine compassion and care of Violet during her illness.
She is survived by her husband of over 32 years, Roy "Jerry" Neighbors; two daughters, Teresa Harwood and her husband, Barry, of Swannanoa and Angie Britt and her husband, Barry, of Arden; two sisters, Shirley Wilson and Sue Burleson, both of Marion; three brothers, James Harvey, Leon Harvey and Ken Finley, all of Marion; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Arden Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
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sorry for your loss vince&wilma mashburn
Girls;Our thoughts & prayers are with you..We’re so sorry for your loss.Keep your eyes toward the sky & be strong for one another
We are so sorry for your loss. Violet was a very beautiful person inside and out. She was always in good spirits and loved life. She will be missed very much.Just remember where she is right now and keep faith in your heart. Love to all of you.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. We were truly fortunate to have had this priceless treasure of friendship in our lives. Violet was a gift to us all. Her presence, her smile, her laughter, her sense of humor would always light up the room. We are full of sorrow and grief from all the pain she had to endure for so long, but we know she is now with Jesus in a much better place. In this time of sadness hold tight to memories for comfort as we will, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much we care about your family. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. So please accept our most heartfelt sympathies as our thoughts are with you and we are here for you any time you need us, just to listen or talk. Violet, we love and miss you dearly, The Murray’s
Angie, so sorry to hear about your mom i remember her so fondly i’m so sorry for your loss we love and miss you
Angie and Family, I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of your lost. Remember that your Mom is in a much better place and there is no more pain or suffering. Let her rejoice in the arms of God. Angie you are loved so very much you can always lean on me and your Cracker Barrel Family. Love, Brenda and Gary Barnes
Teresa& Angie,
we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Brint & I loved her dearly. I can still hear her laughing. She is a beautiful person inside & out. Please know our thought’s and prayer’s are with your family.She will be missed.
Though I did not know Violet for long, I count myself very blessed to have known her at all. What an incredibly sweet loving spirit and what a testimony of faith and trust in Jesus her life was! She will be missed, but we know she is receiving her reward for that faith! Jerry, I love you buddy…you remain in my thoughts and prayers. You know I am here for you.
Roy,Angie,Teresa and grandchildren
I’m so sorry to read of Violet’s passing. She was a beautiful and wonderful lady, always with a smile. One consulation you all have, she’s not suffering now. I hadn’t seen her in quite awhile, when she was working I saw her often when she would stop at the store for gas or snacks. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jean S. McHone
Jerry,Teresa,Angie, We were so sorry to hear of Violets passing.We are both sick and can’t be with you but,please know you are all in our hearts and prayers.She was such a wonderful lady.I will always remember her smile and laughter.Just know it is all a part of God’s big plan.We will see you you soon,Lois and John