Mary Elizabeth McFalls Nelson

mary elizabeth nelson

March 26, 1923 ~ June 14, 2020

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Mary Elizabeth McFalls Nelson, 97, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

Mrs. Nelson was born March 26, 1923 in Buncombe Co. to the late Ben and Lena Buckner. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, the Rev. Hobart McFalls (1966) and William T. Nelson (1990), her three brothers, Louis, Carlyle and Cecil Buckner, step-brothers, Joe and Jack Morgan, step-mother, Alta Buckner, and sister-in-law, Nita Buckner.

Mrs. Nelson was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church in West Asheville.

Surviving are her son, Michael McFalls and wife Stephanie; daughters, Vicki Lynn McElheny and husband Don, and Kathy Hughes and husband Randy; grandchildren, Sean, Chris and Michael Jr. McFalls, and Matt and Will Hughes; great-grandchildren, Alec McFalls, and Li-Ru and Xin-Jou Hughes; sister-in-law, Elnora Henson; and step-sister-in-law, Barbara Morgan.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Our deepest sympathies & Prayers for strength & focus on wonderful memories. May God bless you all. Tedd & Gail Smith

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  2. Vicki & Family,
    We are so very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She has been a long time family friend, and one of the sweetest ladies we know. She will be greatly missed.
    Love,
    Lisa Hensley & Barbara Felmet

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  3. Kathy,
    I saw your Mother’s obituary in the paper. So sorry to hear of her passing. Will be praying for you and your family.
    I still miss you and all the “other Clerk friends”. Hope you are enjoying retirement. May God’s blessings and comfort be with you all. Carrie

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  4. Vicki, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She is now Home in the Lord’s loving arms.

    Sincerely,

    Karin, John, Kyle, Kevin and Tyler

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