Mary Elizabeth DeVore Netherton

mary netherton

September 10, 1937 ~ August 10, 2026

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Mary Elizabeth DeVore Netherton, 88, of Candler, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026.

A native of Asheville, Mary was a daughter of the late Max and Martha Hannah DeVore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wilburn C. Netherton, who died in 2019.

Mary graduated from Western Carolina University and later retired from BASF in 1992 as their Quality Control Coordinator, enjoying 34 years of retirement. She was a longtime member of Brown’s View Church, serving as their pianist for 71 years. She also played for many years with Wilburn in The Netherton Family Gospel Singers, sharing their music throughout Western North Carolina and recording two albums. Additionally, she served as the Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by sons, Danny (Vickey) and Ricky (Peggy) Netherton; grandchildren, Tara (Charles) Jaynes, Johnny (Janet) Moody, Diamond (Isaiah) Adams, Lauren (Jonathan) Burrell, Allison (Jason) Capps, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jo Warren, Maxine Snelson, Carolyn Heatherly (Phil), and Tammie Smith; and brothers, James DeVore (Darlene) and Gene DeVore (Joan).

Her family wishes to thank the staff of both Four Seasons Hospice and Groce Funeral Home for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Netherton.

Her family will receive friends beginning at noon on Thursday, August 13, at Brown’s View Church, Candler. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Those in attendance will be invited to speak to share a thought or memory of Mrs. Netherton. Burial will then follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brown’s View Church, 25 Brownsview Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.

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Visitation: August 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Browns View Church
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)665-0360

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Funeral Service: August 13, 2026 1:00 pm

Browns View Church
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)665-0360

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Burial: August 13, 2026 2:00 pm

Browns View Church Cemetery
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715

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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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  1. Danny, Ricky and family, I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet momma. What a blessing she was to all who knew her. I know she is singing and shouting in heaven today and hugging the neck of your precious daddy. I’m praying for all of you in the days to come 🙏✝️❤️ Remember each day we are one day closer to our sweet reunion in heaven.

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  3. Mary was one of a kind. Precious. Beautiful, inside and out. I am so sorry for the “empty ” that each of you are feeling. She fought a good fight and is now released from the pain and suffering. She is getting to stroll over Heaven and seeing our Blessed Savior face to face. I will be praying for each of you. I am so sorry. Sending you all love and many hugs. marcia howell

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  4. Mary was a wonderful woman. She was so gifted. She was my mentor, friend. I will miss her so much. I know she is in heaven. She is no longer suffering. She is with Jesus and all her loved ones celebrating. My heart, my prayers and my love is with all of her family.

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  7. Mary was a wonderful kind loving person. We will miss her very much.

    With Love and deepest Sympathy

    Eddy and Sabrina Miller

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  8. Ricky, Danny and family; My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother! She was so special and meant a lot to me. I will always have memories of when we were young, going to Enka Lake, BASF cookouts. I am sure you feel like me and Penny, that we were blessed to have awesome mothers. I will not be able to attend her service. May God bless you with strength and comfort.
    Susan Perry Partain

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  9. We grew up together in Beaverdam .y career took me away til the 80’s but as soon as we saw each other it was like yesterday. Mary was a blessing to all she met and loved her family & friends dearly. Days shared with her along our paths is a precious memory. Heartfelt condolences to family. Heavens gain see ya there Mary.

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  10. We grew up together in Beaverdam .y career took me away til the 80’s but as soon as we saw each other it was like yesterday. Mary was a blessing to all she met and loved her family & friends dearly. Days shared with her along our paths is a precious memory. Heartfelt condolences to family. Heavens gain see ya there Mary.

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  11. We grew up together in Beaverdam .y career took me away til the 80’s but as soon as we saw each other it was like yesterday. Mary was a blessing to all she met and loved her family & friends dearly. Days shared with her along our paths is a precious memory. Heartfelt condolences to family. Heavens gain see ya there Mary.

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  14. Mary was such a sweet, Godly lady and I will always treasure what she has meant to me. She has been an encouragement to me in many things. I can just picture when she was telling me something serious and meaningful, she would widen her eyes, and kind of tilt her head and look at me , seeming to accentuate the importance of what she was saying. I loved her fun spirit and her laughter and the love she shared. I will forever love her and miss her.
    My heart feels such sympathy for all of her family that she loves so dearly, and everyone fortunate enough to have shared in her love.

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  15. Dear family,
    I’m so very sorry for the loss of this sweet, precious lady, but also thankful for the KNOW of HIS promise. I pray the family and many friends alike find comfort in that. She sure was a special person…I always loved running into her and the chats we would have. I always appreciated her sharing memories of my family with me. Her kindness, and faith will always be remembered. Thoughts, prayer and much love to you all…

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  17. Mary was a very sweet lady i worked with her at BASF she was the same every time you seen she was a great friend she will be missed she you again soon Mary.

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