Marjorie Sue Icenhower
September 16, 1931 ~ March 30, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMarjorie Sue Icenhower, 94, of Leicester, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born to the late Ted and Essie Baker in 1931. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Icenhower.
Marjorie worked as a customer service representative at First Union Bank and was later promoted to Customer Service Trainer, a position which she retired from. She spent her life giving to those in the Leicester community, volunteering for 23 years at ABCCM as a counselor, and 10+ years at the Leicester Community Welcome Table. She was also a passionate member of Western Chapel Church, where she served as the Sunday School superintendent. Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress and loved to cook. She made sure that all who met her left with a full belly and wide smile.
Marjorie is survived by her children, Rick Icenhower (Joy) and Yolanda Gibson (Fred); grandchildren, Benjamin Icenhower (Katie), Stacey Anders (Chris), Zachary Stewart (Miranda); and great-grandchildren, Avery, Jayden, Stella, and Sienna.
The Icenhower family would like to thank the diligent staff of River Bend Assisted Living and Hospice for their wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brick Church Fund, P.O. 53, Leicester 28748, or Western Chapel Church, P.O. 1657, Leicester 28748.
Marjorie’s family will meet friends at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. A Memorial Service will be held following the visitation, with Pastor James Hendon officiating.
Services
Visitation: April 4, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: April 4, 2026 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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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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Thinking of each of you during this sad time. Marj was special to me and so many others. Her influence was amazing and she was a mentor for all who worked with her. Love and prayers.
Kathy Redmond
So sad to hear this. Marj and I worked at FUNB together for years she made it fun
She was a bright light in the world.
Loved her to pieces
Linda White
Larry and I were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Always the same sweet person every time you saw her. Please know our love and prayers are with each of you.
So sorry to learn of Margie’s passing! She was a wonderful lady and I envied her white hair which was so beautiful! She always had a smile and bright eyes welcoming you whenever you saw her. Enjoyed our association at FUNB many years ago! Prayers for her family at this time!
She was a blessing to me when I worked with her at First Union many years ago. Prayers for the Peace of Christ to fall on her family.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Those we love leave this world a mark soaked into memories, objects & other people. We never really lose their presence that way. Thinking of you during this new season of your life. I know you will miss her
So sorry to hear this news. Marjorie will be missed in this community. She was a happy person and
so nice to be around.
My father Mack’s favorite sibling was Aunt Margie. Being only 2 years apart in age, they were close growing up. They each loved telling me the following story once in a while: They had a favorite apple tree they loved climbing together, and whenever my dad was about to get a whipping, Margie would climb it alone and cry until it was over, then run to comfort him! She was a sweetheart, plain and simple. What a great run you had in this life, Aunt Margie…now rest in peace.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Margie was one of the most congenial persons I’ve had the privilege of knowing, always with the same warm, friendly, glad to see you open arms welcome. And like her brother J.R. and sister Olene she had that Baker infectious sense of humor and laugh! There is another glow in Heaven!
Yolanda and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. While I did not know your Mother/Grandmother I can only imagine that she was a light and strength in your family. This is apparent by the kind words of the many people she touched and through each of you the people you touch.