Linda Moffitt Owenby
May 10, 1951 ~ October 28, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMills River – Linda Moffitt Owenby, 69, of Mills River, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Park Ridge Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Sherman and Bennie Plemmons Moffitt.
Linda enjoyed working as a basketball score keeper at TC Roberson High School as well as at West Henderson High School for several years. She loved watching her grandchildren excel on the ball field, volleyball court and at barrel racing. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt who will be missed tremendously by her family and friends.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Jerry Owenby of Arden; one daughter, Michelle Fender (Brent) of Mills River; one son, Gary Owenby of Arden; three grandchildren, Dustie, Gracie and Presleigh Fender as well as three nieces, Brenda Rhinehart, Mollie Scott and Susan Tedder.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Linda’s family asks that you consider making a contribution to the Rams Club of TC Roberson High School in her memory.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: October 31, 2020 2:00 pm
Francis Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery
Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
828-252-3535
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Gary & Michelle — must love is being sent to you as I can not be there in person. Your mom will very much be missed. We are just a call away if there is anything we can do.
Jerry, Michelle, Gary and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Linda was an icon for me while at TC Roberson and as a patron at The Corner Grill. She will be truly missed by our family and many in the community. God bless you all and give you peace.
Gary and Michelle, your mom will be missed. We love you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Wendy Bishop Blankenship
Tom & Lois Frye
Jerry, Michelle, Brent, Gary, Dustie, Gracie, and Presleigh— you all are in my prayers. Linda has left behind an amazing legacy! One filled with love, grace, and lots of laughter! I morn with you and will hold her close to my heart forever…trying to pass on her gift of giving, so freely. I love you all!
Michelle and Gary,
I’m an so saddened to hear about your mother. What a precious woman. She would always sit down and talk to us when we were at Boone’s. My prayers are with you and the family.
Michelle and Gary, I really thought a lot of your mom. She was such an outstanding woman. You’re both in my thoughts and prayers as well as those precious grandchildren. Love you.
So sorry for your lose. You all are in our prayers Jerry, Michelle ,Gary, and family.
Michelle, Gary and the rest of the family,
Words cannot express how sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She has always been a good friend to me and my family. We all loved coming to the Grill to eat. If she was there she came and talked with us and we caught up with each other. She always told us about the grandchildren and what they were doing. She loved her family! I will miss her and I pray for your family during this sad time.
Love you all, Margaret Hunter
Michelle, Gary, Jerry, Brent, Dustie, Gracie and Presleigh, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom meant so much to me growing up with you Michelle. She was like my second mom. She was so much fun! I learned a lot about Elvis and sports of all kinds! She was an amazing lady who fiercely loved you all. She will be missed greatly until that day you are reunited in glory. Please let me know if any of you need anything. Love to you all. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Jerry, Michelle and Gary, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you peace and comfort. Love to all your family.
Richard and Nellie Brevard
Michelle and Gary—Michael and I are so sorry for your loss. We sincerely loved your mom and her spirit. She will be sorely missed. Love to all of y’all.
Michelle & Gary,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was an amazing lady and she will me missed by all that knew her.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so saddened for your lose! Linda was such a great lady! Always had a sweet smile and kind to everyone! Sending love and prayers to the family!
With love,
Gary and Wilma Conner
Will be missed so much. Praying for all the family.
Dave and I always enjoyed sitting and talking with Linda at the volleyball games while watching our grandchildren (Kylee and Presleigh) play. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this traumatic time Linda was a special person and will be missed by all💔
Please know you are in our prayers. We really enjoyed visiting with her when we had lunch at the Corner Grill. She was such a sweet person and will be missed.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss. She was the sweetest lady.
Linda will be missed she was a very special person please let us know if there is anything we can do we will keep you all in our prayers
Gary, Michelle, Jerry and family. Our hearts are heavy today. We look forward to seeing Linda one day as we’ve had many great memories. We will be praying for you in the days to come. Love Randy and Carolyn Ballinger
Michelle and Gary and Jerry, What a great friend to hundreds of students at Roberson and at West. The constant and steady scorekeeper who provided much more than scores, she gave a little bit of love in every smile to every player and coach. We were blessed to know her and call her our friend. I was blessed to teach her children and to see her dedication and pride in her grandchildren. Linda, may you rest in Peace and rise in Joy. You are loved by many.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Linda was such a special lady. She was so kind to all she met and always willing to help someone in need. She loved her children and grandchildren so much. She will be so missed. If you need anything please let us help.
Danny and Danna Boone
Gary..Michelle..hugs and prayers,.she was a beautiful person inside and out….my heart goes out to you and the family 👪 💔….god bless you 🙏
Michelle and Gary, we are keeping your family in our prayers Love Karen and Greg Trieper
Jerry. Gary and Michelle sorry for your loss. Praying for you all in the day’s to come.
Jerry, Gary and Michelle,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Linda will always be remembered as a giving person who brightened many lives with her caring. We are privileged to have known her. We wish for all of you peace in the difficult days ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will all miss her beautiful smile!
Susan and family. So sorry for your loss Cliff and Polly
Michelle & Family, may God guide you,comfort you and keep you in his arms right now & all the days ahead.Linda was such a warm,loving and special lady.Always going out of her way to speak to others and chat with them.We are so sorry for your loss but have great confidence that she is with Jesus in Heaven and you will she her again one day.Please know we love you all and are praying for faith,courage and strength in the days ahead.Also if we can help in any way,please let us know.
Sincerely,
Chris,Jennifer & Tyler Lunsford
Dear Michelle and the rest of the family,
I just heard about the passing of Ms. Linda. She was a very special lady and will definitely be missed by many. She was always a smiling reassuring face at the scorer’s desk when times got a little hectic on the basketball court or on the softball field. Of course her solution was to always ” give the ball to Michelle”. I enjoyed our many conversations and the support she gave me during my short coaching career at TC. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Linda was a true friend and will be missed more than words can say. She always had that Big bag of candy at all the basketball games and would smile and say you can have some if you don’t call a lot of fouls tonight. To the family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace
Michelle, Gary and family.
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The first day I met Linda I felt I had made a new friend for life. My daughter and her granddaughter rode horses and play volleyball together and so we always had something to talk about. She was an amazing person – always had a smile and a kind word. She adored her family and loved being involved in their activities. My deepest sympathy to the family. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time.
Michelle, Gary, Jerry and family,
My heart goes out to all of you.
Prayers for comfort, and for
You to feel God’s love in this time of sorrow. Linda was so loved by all of us.
Not good with words But prayers and love.
Jerry, Gary, Michele and family
Our hearts are with you guys. I know there are no words to make the loss of Linda easier for any of the family, but Jason, Cassidy, Sharon and I love you all and pray for your comfort from above. If there is anything any of us can do, please reach out to one of us. Love you all!
Jerry, Gary and Michelle & family,
So much love to the entire family.
Praying for each of you for the times ahead.
Linda was loved by everyone who knew her.
If there is anything we can do. Please let us know.
All our love.
Sharon Haynes Harris & Mike Harris
Michelle and family, we are thinking of each one of you during this difficult time. Ben and Martha Whitaker and family.
Jerry, Gary, Michele, Brent, Dustie, Gracie & Presleigh, words cannot express my deepest sympathy. Linda was one of the best people that I knew. Her family was her life. It’s been an honor to get to know her over the years while working at The Corner Grill. She was always kind and caring. Going out of her way to ask you how you felt or what was new with your own family. She will be missed. I know it’s so hard to let her go, but what a blessing you had while she was here. Everyone knew how much she loved and cared for her family. You’ll have that forever. God be with you now, she is at peace. Linda & Bobby Barnes and family
Thoughts and prayers.
Linda Owensby,Toney&Tabatha Owensby,Judy Owensby Norton
Linda Owensby,Toney&Tabatha Owensby,Judy Owensby Norton. We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts goes out to the family and may God bless your family and comfort you and give your family the strength and peace during this time.
We are sorry to hear about your loss. To Jerry and family may God give yall strength and peace and may he comfort you and your family during this time.
Our Deepest and Sincere Condolences to the Family
Ed & Kathy Sikorski
Jerry, Michelle,and Gary and family, She really was a dear and loving friend. Will be missed very much. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Michelle Gary my heart goes out to both of u i meet Linda when we were in high school we played basketball together she has always been a friend to. Every time i came into the corner grill we would always talked buddy she loved her kids but she really loved the grandkids. But our hope is in the Lord that we will she her again My prayers goes out to everyone May God Bless you
This was a lady who didn’t mind helping others I know she’ll be missed
I am very sorry about your loss. Our whole family loved Linda to pieces and always loved her sweet smile. She was a proud grandmother and enjoyed sharing stories about her babies. My heart goes out to all of you. Praying that God will comfort you through this difficult time.
Gary and Michelle,
Your Mom was one of my oldest and best buds! I am just heartbroken, but nothing like I know you all are. Please know that you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a very special lady and will be missed by many. She lives on thru you. God bless you and keep you. Much love to you!
Michelle, Gary, Jerry, and all of the family.
All of y’all know everything you’ve done for my mother and father and family over the years and we can’t thank y’all for taking care of us. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers and we’re blessed to have been taken care of by Linda.
Thank you all and God Bless you all during this difficult but triumphant time.
Whit & Sue
Dear Family:
My heart is hurting for you. Linda and I go back to High School. She always was kind, caring and thoughtful. We talked a lot back at Enka High. One of the things we had in common was our love for sports and especially Basketball & Baseball. She was a Hustler on the Basketball Court. Whatever she did she gave it her best. After she graduated we didn’t get to talk much after that. Recently, we began to talk on Messenger and I will say she still was so kind and caring. I discovered how much she loved her children and often asked me to pray for them. And what love she had for her Grandchildren. She always kept me updated about what was going on with each one of them. And it never failed she updated me as well on Helen who she was caring for in a Nursing Home. Her profession as a Nurse proves she was a caring person & loved people. He death reminds me how fragile life is. In the Book of James we are reminded that our life is like a Vapor. I’m glad she assured me she was ready to meet the Lord. Please know I will miss her but not as you will. And the reason you will miss her so much is because of a 4 letter word: L-O-V-E- She loved everyone of you and I know you loved her. Please know that our church family and I will be praying for you during these very hard days. I will close with the words of the Apostle Paul “I thank my God upon every remembrance of her” (Linda). See you soon Linda. Family, may God bless you and give you His peace during these days. You have her in your Heart & in your Memories.
Dear Michelle, Jerry, Gary, and all family members, we were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your precious loved one (Linda). She was a wonderful person and always so full of energy. It was obvious how much
she loved life, and how much she loved family. You were all so very precious to her. We always enjoyed seeing
her in the restaurant and talking to her.She will definitely be missed so very much by so many people,but there is good news in knowing she is now with the Lord, and no more suffering to bear. The coming days will
be hard but you have a Savior who will get you through those times. Please know we will continue to remember you all in our prayers
I am so sad to hear of Linda’s passing. Sending love and prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss . Linda was so friendly and kind . Loved joking with her . Will be missed . Prayer’s for y’all .
Linda was one of the finest ladies that I have had the privilege to know and work with. She was dedicated to her family and their activities. They were her life. She was dedicated to TCR basketball for many years. That became a huge part of her life, and we are so grateful for her service. She epitomizes the true meaning of “volunteer” – totally about serving others and not self. The world is a better place, and I am a better person, for having known Linda Owenby. We will all miss that constant smile and positive attitude.
So sorry for your loss
Linda was a special lady, she will be missed immensely by all that was fortunate enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people. I am sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege of seeing Linda for the winter and spring sports at West. Her smiling face and warm heart always showed. She will be missed. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Prayers to all of you! Linda will be missed at both Roberson and West athletic games. I remember during my time at West ; when I helped out with basketball, she would always be there with candy and a huge smile.
Prayers from the Dalton and Conley families.