Mary Lee Gaddy
June 19, 1933 ~ January 23, 2026
Born in:
Candler, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMary Lee Foster Gaddy, 92, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home. A life-long resident of Candler, she was born to the late Junius and Elva May Foster in 1933. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bill, Junius, and Calvin Foster; sister, Betty Foster-Ward; and son, Larry Gaddy.
She is survived by her son Steve Gaddy (Donna); daughter-in-law, Sharon Gaddy; grandson, Bradley Gaddy (Sarah); granddaughter, Stacy Orrell (Ed); sister, Ellen Davis; and great-grandchildren, Riley Gaddy, Cadence Orrell, Whitney Orrell, Camden Orrell, Willow Gaddy, and Ellie Gaddy.
A special thanks to Larry and Sharon Gaddy for taking care of Mama these past few years. They did it with love and respect.
A memorial service for Mrs. Gaddy will be planned at a later date. Burial will be private. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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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
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Will miss my Sister so much!!
Such a sweet lady. Couldn’t have been more blessed to call her Aunt Mary Lee. We love you❤️
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Elizabeth and family.
She will be greatly missed the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Donna we are so sorry about your loss. Praying for you if there is anything you need let us know. Ricky,Cheryl and Jeremiah
So Sorry To All The Family For Your Loss. Lots Of Sweet Times At Mt Pisgah Church Growing Up.
Steve,Donna and family, With much love and sympathy during this difficult time ,our thoughts and prayers are with you❤️🙏🏻,
Alecia and Eddie Godfrey and Sweet Bouquets Florist team
Aunt Mary Lee, you’re going to be so missed! Shine your beautiful light on all of us down here and guide us through the trials and tribulations of tomorrow 🫶🏼 you were so very loved, and will continue to be loved and remembered everyday 💝
Steve, Donna, and family, you are all in our prayers. We are here if you need anything. Linda, Cindy, Michele, Brittany, and Angela. Season’s Florist
Steve and Donna I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏
This wonderful, GODLY woman, lead me to the Lord when I was 8 years of age, at Mt. Pisgah Bapt. Church. I’ve known her for 60 years and she’s been a friend to me and my family since. She will be so missed. Prayers and condolences to the family.
She was a great Lady, and always had a sweet smile. I will never forget how she touch me and my family. I grew up going to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church as a small child she was always teaching, and showing God’s ways. Rest and have peace with your missed love ones in heaven.
I have always Loved Mary Lee every since i was small. Went to church with the family at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. We had some good times at church. She will be missed. Prayers to the family.
My condolences and heartfelt prayers to Stacey and her family.may you always carry your mom in your hearts and know that she will forever be with each of you because you each shared a part of each others lives.