Sally Spencer Sword
April 20, 1941 ~ March 24, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Sally Spencer Sword died peacefully at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA on March 24, 2007.
Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, Sally graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC in 1963. She had been a resident of Asheville since 1965.
Sally was a spirited and graceful lady devoted to her family. She demonstrated this most clearly by the manner in which she lovingly shepherded her mother through the final stages of her life. Sally is survived in this life by her husband of 41 years, William C. Sword; son Taylor and his wife, Janet; daughter Spencer and her husband, Mike; and four grandchildren. She will be missed by a wealth of friends in the Asheville area and throughout the country.
Sally gave generously of her time and talents. She was passionate about her church, her family, her friends, and her community. She served as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Asheville. Sally cared deeply for Pathways - Life after Cancer, serving on the Board of Directors. She also served on the Board of Caring for Children, was a sustainer in the Junior League of Asheville, and was a member of the Children?s Welfare League.
In addition to Sally's charitable involvement, she was a founding partner of Collector's Carousel, Inc., and served on the board of First Citizens Bank.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Reverend Pete Peery and are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Asheville. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Sally's name to Pathways - Life after Cancer, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909.
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Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Dear Mr. Sword, Taylor, and Spencer,
May you know God’s comfort in Mrs. Sword’s passing, and joy in knowing that her soul soars free.
The last time we saw her was at a Christmas dinner 2004 – bubbly, interested – someone you always looked forward to seeing.
With sympathy from the staff of Washburn & Dorsey, Bostic, NC.
Mr. Sword, Taylor & Spencer,
We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our prayers.
Russ Teffner & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill, Taylor and Family, and Spencer and Family. Mrs. Sally will be missed greatly. We are here for you.
Shannon & Prissy
Bill, Taylor and Spencer: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Staff of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home.
I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Sword. I know that she will be greatly missed . Just remember that God will take care of you and be there for you in all your difficult and lonely times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Naomi R. Henderson
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
KEVIN,PATTY,TIEGHAN,
HEATHER,AND MCKAY
CLEMENT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Steve & Lyn Carroll and staff of McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home
Bill & Taylor, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Bill, Taylor, and Spencer:
I’m so, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Taylor,
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
Jennette
Rosemary
Jerry
Your loved one has left this world
And has taken that Heavenly flight
It’s supper-time there in Heaven
Where there’s no parting nor night.
It was difficult to say ‘good-bye’
To the one you loved so very much
Trust in God and His divine plan
We hope you feel His gentle touch.
We pray God will Comfort you
And send Angels from above
Giving sweet peace within your heart
Surrounding you with Eternal Love.
We are sorry for your deep loss
There’s so little we can find to say
You are in our thoughts and prayers
As we grieve with you today.
With Our Heartfelt Sympathy
Heather, Ronnie and Cameron West
Bill and family, Robert and I were so saddened to hear of Sally’s death! She was one of those thoroughly nice people whom everyone loved.
May God’s Presence comfort you, as well as the love of all ofyour friends. Lynell and Robert
Bill and Taylor, Even though I never met Mrs. Sword while working at Bolton Concrete, I still wanted to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I was sorry to hear of the death of your wife and mother. Although I never met her, I know she was a wonderful lady because of the kind of people she had in her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill, Taylor, and Spencer,
We are sorry for the loss of Mrs. Sword may God comfort you in these diffcult time.
To Taylor Sword and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Shane Earley & Steve Herndon
and The Staff of Padgett & King Mortuary
Bill and Taylor,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great loss. May God Bless each of you.
The Staff of The Padgett and King Mortuary.
Shane Earley
Padgett and King
Bill,
We were so glad to meet Sally at our 50th reunion. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go onward in your lives without her. We pray God’s blessings and mercy on you and your family.
With warm personal regards,
Dave & Lynne
Hi Bill;
So sorry to hear about your wife.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim
We are so deeply sorry to learn of dear Sally’s death. Please know that our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you.
Sheri and Jim Groce
Bill, Taylor and Spencer,
We are so sorry about the loss of your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Sincerely,
Mike Austin
Carolyn Austin
Bob Barnes
Deborah Miller
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home
Dear Taylor and family,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your mother. Although, I never met her I am sure that she was a wonderful lady. This is evident in your personality and character. If I can do anything for you, please do not hesitate to ask. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Clay
Thinking of all of you now and in the months to come.
Bill & Taylor,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the enjoyable times at district 5 meetings with you and Sally. She was a warm and friendly person and the person Ann enjoyed being with the most.
God bless and comfort you.
Jim & Ann Moore
Bill and Family,
We are deeply sadend to learn of Sally’s death. She was a wonderful
lady who will be missed by many!
Our thoughts and prayers will be
with you and your family.
God Bless,
Jon & Karen Knobbe
Bill, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Mr. Sword, Taylor, Spencer and Family-
Mom and Dad called me and told me of you Mother’s passing. I was so sorry to hear of your loss, I know that she will be missed dearly.
I remember Mrs. Sword for the times she was always so sweet when we were playing at the park near your house (and what we thought was so far from ours!) and she never thought twice about letting us come in for a snack or to use the bathroom, she was always so accomodating to us no matter if we were covered in dirt or soaked from the rain, it didn’t matter, she let us in mud and all! Thank you for sharing your home and Mother with me, I will remember her for her peppy personality and gracious character.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Bill and family, So sorry to hear of your loss and personally know of your and their grief having just lost our second son to an MI. Please accept our deepest sympathy and may God be with each of you as you try to survive this period of grief and sorrow. In God’s Grace,Bob and Judy Virnelson ( Judy Patton at LHEHS)
Mr. Sword, Taylor & Spencer,
I was very sorry to here of Mrs. Sword’s passing. I have nothing but good memories of a kind, thoughtful and cheerful woman. She was a always friendly face and will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her and with you.
Sincerely,
Kevin