Mildred Capps Austin
May 15, 1926 ~ October 17, 2022
Born in: Madison Co., NC
Mildred Capps Austin passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, after a period of declining health. Mildred was born on May 15, 1926 in Madison County, to the late William Riley Capps and Ollie Cody Capps. She lived her entire life in Madison and Buncombe counties. She graduated from Walnut High School and moved to Asheville shortly after, where she lived with her sisters in West Asheville and worked at the Asheville Hosiery Mill.
In March of 1947, she married James Leonard Austin and remained happily married for 64 years. Mildred took a “summer” job at Square D Corporation and retired after 26 years. Following retirement, she worked a variety of other jobs. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She made many ‘pillowcase’ dresses for charity boxes in recent years and probably knitted hundreds of dishcloths. She was an avid gardener and always had a jar of green beans to share.
In 2015, Mildred moved to a retirement community where she lived independently for five years. She has resided in assisted living since January 2021. She was a loyal member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; sisters, Virginia Towe, Meryl Coggins and Kathleen Capps. She is survived by her son, Vernon Austin (Joan) of Ocean Breeze, FL; daughter, Dianna Attaway (Steve) of Hendersonville, NC; brother, Robert Capps of Asheville, NC; granddaughter, Desiree Clonch (Chris) of Palm City, FL; grandsons, Wes Attaway (Melanie) of West Chicago, IL and Matt Attaway (Lindsay) of Issaquah, WA; great-grandchildren, Charlee Clonch, Austin, Josiah, Samantha and Seth Attaway.
The family wishes to thank her friends and caregivers in the Ardenwoods community for their love and care for her in these last seven years.
The funeral service will be held at West Asheville Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, with visitation prior from 10-11 AM. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Funeral Service: October 20, 2022 11:00 am
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
Visitation: October 20, 2022 10:00 am - April 16, 2025 11:00 am
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My sincere condolences to Mildred’s family, She was such a sweet lady and always had a loving beautiful smile.
I remember her husband and family so very well. for their friendliness and kindness, She will be missed.
Dear family,
I am deeply saddened by the grief that you are feeling.
Knowing of God’s love for you, continue looking to him when ” he will wipe all tears from our eyes, death, pain, and suffering will be no more. ” – Revelation 21:3,4
He says death is an ” enemy that will be brought to nothing. – 1 Corinthians 15:26
How comforting to know that this will be a thing of the past and through Christ Jesus a resurrection for our loved ones.
love from a stranger,
jfrdog@gmail.com
Dianna , our prayers go out to you and your family. We love you.
Condolences to the family. Prayers that God will bring strength and comfort to you.
Joyce Dover Evans
Remembering Mildred from our years at Square D and more recently from her stay at Heather Glen when I entertained the residents with my music program. It was always so good to see her and re-live the good times at the Big D. She was a sweet lady who will be missed. My condolences to Dianna and all family members.
Mildred was a very special lady to me. I work at HeatherGlen where she resided till her final days. When I had spare time not doing activities I would sit and pray with her she always had her bible open. When I was asked to the devotional at work I came to her and she told me to speak from my heart. Mildred always gave me a uplifting word she will truly be missed.