Lettie Letterman Hollingsworth
April 18, 1923 ~ May 19, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Lettie Letterman Hollingsworth, 93, of Asheville, died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Yancey Co., Lettie was a daughter of the late Neil and Sue Fox Letterman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Covert Hollingsworth, her sons, Jerry, Bobby, and Jimmy Hollingsworth; and by her 12 siblings.
She was a former resident of Gretna, LA, and was the first female welder at Avondale Shipyard. Using her expertise, she taught welding to many others.
She touched so many lives and was MawMaw to many.
Mrs. Hollingsworth is survived by her son, Michael Hollingsworth; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ian Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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I,m so sorry to hear about Lettie, she was a very kind lady to me & my family, we enjoyed a lot of picnic,s with her, Juanita, Turner & my mom Ruth Lipe. I wasn’t even aware she was sick and had planned on visiting her. Prayers and sympathy for the family. Gail Lipe Trantham & Family
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of aunt Lettie.she was always so sweet and kind anytime I was around her she was a women of God that loved everyone and loved life!!!!! Our hearts thoughts and prayers go out to you all if there is anything we can do to help you all just let us know we love each and everyone of you. R.I.P. Aunt Lettie we know you are now living in heaven and pain free!!!!!!
We are so saddened to hear about the passing of Miss Lettie. She was a sweet, kind, and unassuming lady. She was always so interesting and fun to talk to when she was able to attend Lake Hills Church. She had 93 years of wisdom, and I wish I had known her in her ‘younger’ days,as she would say. I’m sure she had a lot of spunk and resilience to be the first female welder in her area, and to have raised and been a mother to four boys. Miss Lettie will be greatly missed by so many. Please know Michael, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have comfort knowing Miss Lettie is eternally rejoicing in heaven, and no devastating fall will ever happen again.
With love,
Danny and Anita Wilkins
& Family
My heart is broken 🙁 I will miss the sweet smile that she always had…I know she’s having a great reunion in Heaven 🙂 God bless y’all. My thoughts and prayers are for each and every one of you. I love y’all
So sorry for your loss. Grandparents are full of wisdom and a wealth of good ol’ advice. Just remember to pass it on so none will be lost. Prayers flying your way.
Miss Lettie I will miss your hugs,smiles and our talks. I will miss you very much!
Michael I am sorry for your loss.take care and God bless. I will keep your family in my prayers.
I can just see her with the Lord smiling away!
I Have not seen aunt Lettie in years, but I always remember how sweet she was to me. My dad ( Donald) just told me about him taking Aunt Lettie on a motorcycle ride how she really enjoyed it. We are so sorry for your loss the family will be in our prayers.
Bobby and Cindy I am so sorry for your loss, she was a nice lady. You will be in my prayers
Remembering a sweet lady.
So Sad to hear about Aunt Lettie. She was so dear to me. My Favorite Aunt. Was so sorry to hear about her move to Ashville N.C. I wanted her to take me with her,but I knew i couldn’t go.Now this it is so sad.She was the sweetest Aunt possible. I will miss her so much.R.I.P. Aunt Lettie Love Joanne
Mike and family, I know this is one of the most difficult times for all of you. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Lettie was such a sweet loving person. My mom loved her so much and now they are back united – FOREVER!
I was blessed to of been able to have met this amazing woman! She was a mammaw to everyone she met and I will miss her dearly.
I could sit for hours and hear my Aunt Lettie tell me stories of our family history. She was a tiny little women but stronger then any man I’ve known. I beilieve she has given us all a greatness, of letting us know we can do and be anything. My father Jim Griffin loved her so much., may he be there waiting for you on the otherside. I will miss you and Mikes visits they always lighted up our day. Love you Aunt Lettie you now fly with the angels.
Auntlettie going to missyou lots you was one of best I will always love you
Aunt Lettie was always a joy to be with she will be missed. Memories of you will always be in our hearts, Aunt Lettie Love you lots.