Kelia Dillingham Shipman
February 26, 1957 ~ December 19, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailKelia Dillingham Shipman, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Kelia was the daughter of the late Ken L. and Greta Harris Dillingham.
She is survived by her life partner, Billy Odom; daughters, Marcitta Burnette, Tabitha Heiser and Makaila Cruz; grandchildren, Bailey Burnette, Hayden Burnette, Zakyi Heiser and Chloe Heiser; brother, Kenneth L. Dillingham, Jr.; and uncles, Skip and Perry Dillingham.
The funeral service for Kelia will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, at the Patton Ave. of Groce Funeral Home. Attendance is limited to 50 individuals and face masks/coverings are required. The burial will follow at Haw Creek Cemetery.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: December 26, 2020 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry for all of you. Praying for you all.
Godspeed to you sweet lady to your heavenly home, my heart and prayers go out to all the family. I only met Kelia once but she welcomed me into her home as if she had known me her whole life, be at peace in Gods arms angel🙏
May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time! Remember the wonderful times you had together and the love she gave to each one of you!
Marcitta I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for today and the weeks ahead.
Marcitta, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
I just heard from my dad. I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Marcitta, Jamey and I are lifting you and your family up in prayers and sending you lots of love!!
Sending my love and condolences.
Praying for you and your family.
She made such a huge huge difference in this world she could light up a room with her smile and personality. She will forever have a place in my heart
So sorry for you all I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 and if you all need anything please let me know.
For Kenneth, if you worked at Steelcase, I’m very sorry for the loss of your sister. If this is not the Kenneth I knew, my apologies, but still my sympathies to you.
Very good Childhood friend and classmate. May your Spirit rest in the arms of Jesus.
Kelia was one of the most fun and fun loving people I have known in my life! Unfortunately, I haven’t seen her for too many years, wishing peace to her family!
Tabitha ensley rip
Tabitha ensley kelia was a great lady an will be missed dearly fly with angels angel
Kelia was a childhood friend of mine. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
I love this family so much. Kelia was like a second mom to me, treated me as her own, I have so many memories of her as I grew up with Tabitha. I love you all and prayers for you all ❤ she will always be missed .
You’ve always been a dear friend. I will miss you every day until I see your face in Heaven again.
Tabitha, May God mend your broken heart. Prayers for all the family. I am so sorry for your loss!! Here if you need anything!