Vernie Martha Owens Wyatt
February 26, 1928 ~ April 11, 2012
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Vernie Martha Owens Wyatt, 84, of Sandy River Rd., Leicester, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Coy and Netter Ledbetter King. She was also preceded in death by husbands Lonzo Owens and Charles Wyatt; daughter Kay Owens; granddaughter Donna Peek Sams; sisters Vever Gregg and Gladys Nash; and brothers Curtis, Millard, Bill, and Lewis King.
Mrs. Wyatt worked as a seamstress for Kellwood Manufacturing. She was a member of South Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters Martha Ledford, Wilma Cagle, Melba Peek and her husband, Don, Mae Sams and her husband, Jerry, and Vickie Owens; sons Allen Owens and James Cecil Owens and his wife, Maxine; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 1 step great-great grandchild; 1 future granddaughter-in-law; sisters Venie Roberts and Viola Tweed; and brother Gordon King.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at South Turkey Creek Baptist Church, with Steve Rogers, Matthew Peek, and Melvin Teague officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s comfort during this time.
Donna Sanders
In memory of a very special angel who has made many wonderful memories for me. Mamaw you will always be in my heart and your life was such a blessing. You have taught us so many valuable things and your love was always evident.God truly touched us through you in the last few days and I honored to be your grandaughter…
So very sorry to hear of your loss, I know that we are really never ready to give up our loved ones, but know that she is in good hands right now & know that God will be there for all of you during this time of grief. Many Prayers for the whole family.
Sincerely,
Dan & Sandra
Melba & family,
I’m really sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was certainly a very sweet and patient lady who always had a pleasant smile on her face no matter what the circumstances may be. She will definitely be missed by many.
I pray that God will provide you with clarity & rest and comfort to you and your family during this very difficult and restless time. God bless….
Love and prayers,
Connie & family
Melba and family..We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers’passing and we know how hard it is to go through this loss of our parents.Please know she will always be with you in your hearts and her love will be with you forever.Love,prayers and deepest sympathy..Ray,Pat&Jess
I was so saddened to hear about your Mothers passing. We have always enjoyed coming to South Turkey Creek Babtist Church to sing, and seeing Mrs. Wyatt sit and seem to enjoy our singing. I truely believe that she loved the Lord. And her church and family. If only we could see her now. We will be keeping you all in our prayers. Love you all. Tommy, Laura, Sierra and Madison Bradley
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR MAMMAW. SORRY I COULDNT ATTEND THE SERVICES.LOOK FOR YOUR STRENGTH IN THE LORD!!! LOVE, ALLISON
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS, ARE WITH YOU ALL.WE HAVE A LOT OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES.SHE WAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTEN LADY.