Wanda Cothern Register
May 17, 1957 ~ October 14, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Asheville ~ Wanda C. Register, died on Sunday, October 14th, in the Solace Center at John F. Keever Hospice, following a two year battle with recurrent breast cancer.
Ms Register was born in Valdosta , GA , and was the daughter of the late Lemuel E. and Mildred T, “Millie” Cothern of Twin Lakes, GA. She has been a resident of Asheville for over 20 years, and she has been employed by the law offices of McGuire, Wood and Bissette for the past 15 years; most recently as their accounting manager.
She is survived by her brother Lemuel J. “Zeke” Cothern of Moultrie GA, her sister Sylvia C. Najem of Asheville , and two nieces; Matrosa Najem of Houston , TX and Jenny Leigh Cothern of Moultrie , GA.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, at 2:00 P.M., in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Tom Swift officiating.
The family will be receive friends following the service.
Burial will be at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Valdosta , GA.
In lieu of flowers, memori-als may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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I was so sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. She was a very special person and I will always remember growing up with her in our lives. She was a special Aunt!
I am so sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. She was a fun person who loved life. After AB Tech we didn’t keep close contact but she stayed on my prayer list since I met her in 1990. I will always remember the vacation trip we took to Panama City and to see Millie the year my son went to live with his father, she helped me cope and deal. I pray for God’s touch for Millie and the rest of Wanda’s family. May God Bless & comfort you in this most painful time.
Heaven has received a very special person. I will always have special childhood memories of Wanda and I laying in the sun, eating Burger King hamburgers and discussing life. Wanda was a special aunt and friend and will be deeply missed. Love and Prayers, Tiffany
Wanda was such a wonderful person, always having a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to her family. She has touched our hearts in many ways.
Wanda was a person who I believe I can accurately say was most supportive of every member of our law firm. That was a big part of her job, and she did it wonderfully. She held several positions during her tenure, the most recent requiring a high level of trust and confidence. She always performed her duties with the utmost professionalism and integrity. In recent years, members of our firm watched as she struggled in her battle with cancer. Even though on some days it appeared quite difficult for her, struggling to perform she remained dedicated to her position, her co-workers and the Firm; truly an example for us all. Wanda was certainly a very special member of the McGuire, Wood & Bissette, PA family, who will be sorely missed. On behalf of myself, and for the Firm, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda’s family at this very difficult time.
Tom Grella
Chair, Management Committee
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, PA
John, we are so sorry about your loss and if there is anything we can do at this time please do not hesitate to ask. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Turlingtons
We have always looked up to Wanda as a Pillar of strength and an example of how to approach and value each day as a gift. She was our ‘Sweet Pea’ and we will miss her immensely.
I only recently met Wanda through a bible study, and in the short time I knew her, she struck me as a person who loved life, lived strong, and was well-loved by her family and friends. I thank God for allowing me to meet her, as she touched my life with her strength. My prayers are with her family and friends. Take comfort knowing she is dancing in heaven.
Sylvia,Wanda was a very dear person. All my family adored her.I know you will miss her.You are going
to endure a difficult time for a while.Stay strong and pray for guidance.They say -‘time is a great healer’–I have found -‘time dulls the pain-and sweet memories remain.
I am sorry for OUR Loss but she’s heavens gain.
I worked with Wanda several years ago at the Quality Inn-Biltmore. She was a dedicated worker and so much fun to be around. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Draw close to God for strength and comfort.
Zeke, and Sylvia, please know that I am sharing your grief at this very sad time for us, as well as the many friends that Wanda made over her lifetime. She was, and still is a very important part of my life, and loving memories will remain with me forever. She was a dear friend to me, and I will miss her very much. God bless both of you, and we know that Wanda is now in Heaven.
Wanda was a wonderful sister-in-law to me for many years. She was fun-loving and full of life. I will truly miss her and know she is in heaven.
Wanda was my soul sister when we were young. I will never forget our road trips in her little Fiat. I’ve had many friendships in my lifetime but none like ours. I will truly miss her.
Although I hadn’t spoken to Wanda in a long time, I was so sorry to learn today of her passing. I worked with Wanda at McGuire, Wood and Bissette several years ago. She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. All who knew her were blessed to have her in their lives. May God bless and comfort her loved ones during this difficult time.
Wanda was a very special friend of mine. She gave me support in my life when I needed it most. I have some ‘wonderful’ memories of her and will always treasure them. My deepest sympathy for ‘all’ of our loss in this wonderful woman.
I have had the pleasure of working with Wanda many years ago and we became very good friends. I shared a lot of good times with her. She will truly be missed by me and my family.
John – You are in our prayers during this very hard and sad time. Having just lost my mother, I know that even though the person may be gone, the memories of good times will last forever.
-Bill Hurni and Jill Shuler
Wanda will always be in our thoughts. So many happy times shared together, both in Asheville and also in Scotland. We always had fun and lots of laughs with Wanda. We were so touched she made such a huge effort in September of this year to visit Scotland for our wedding. Missing you x