Marjorie H. Kunze
January 3, 1924 ~ September 26, 2000
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mrs. Kunze was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Cloyd R. and Pearl Slack Harrill. She was a 1945 graduate of UNC-Greensboro and retired as a department head in 1985 after teaching for 33 years at Lee H. Edwards High School.
She was a member of the Epsilon Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa (an honorary teachers’ sorority), the National Education Association, the NC Association of Educators, and the NC Business Association. She was also a volunteer and secretary of the St. Joseph Hospital Guild. She was a member and volunteer at Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Elaine Kunze of State College, PA and one sister, Hazel Curtright of Asheville.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn and the Rev. Carol Ploch officiating. Burial will be at Lewis Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue where Mrs. Kunze will remain until being placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Marjorie Kunze Scholarship Fund, c/o Asheville City Schools Foundation, PO Box 7347, Asheville, NC 28802.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
She will be greatly missed.
Dear Don, Elaine and Hazel,
I share many great memories of days on Student Council at Lee Edwards under Marjorie’s always kind and wise supervision. There were always teachers you could not forget, and Marjorie was one of those for me. My sympathy to you in your loss. With kindest regards, Bill Wolcott
Hazel, Don and Elaine,
I am so very sorry to hear of Marjie’s passing. She was such a wonderful person. I will always treasure the time I spent with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael
Don and Elaine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I know how much your mom was loved by you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Love
Ronda
Don:
Was so sorry to read about your mother. She taught me how to use this keyboard! I saw her some time ago at the Fresh Market; she talked about you and your dear wife. She was so proud of you! It meant so much to her that you kept in touch with her the way you have.
I’m sitting in my office where David Millard once stood, and I just thought fondly of your dear aunt, ‘Hurricane Hazel,’ and those long ago hours in science class.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Hope to see you Friday.
Sincerely,
Cyndee Grant
My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family. Marjorie was a wonderful person and friend. She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers.
Please accept our sympathies and prayers!
Dear Don and Elaine,
Our Uncle Ray gave us the sad news. I never knew your Mom, but I still feel a loss. She was obviously a great Mom to you. Steve says hello and we hope you have an enjoyable reunion with your family and friends.
With love from the Barrett Family–Donna & Steve, Alicia & Chris, Audrey & Wayne, Amy, Alec, and Allison
Mrs Kunze was one of my favorite teachers in high school. And I am very sorry to read about her passing. After reading it, I got out my senior annual to read what she wrote to me. I gratuated in the Class of 1961 and can still remember her fondly. My condolences to all of her family. Sincerely, Ron Autrey
I am sorry about Mrs. Kunze passing on. She was one of my most favorite teachers . She was an inspiration to me. Mrs. Kunze will be missed.
Our friendship started 50 years ago at Central Methodist Church. We loved her and Hazel and their Mother all these years. We are greatful for their teaching our children.
‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.’ (Psalm 116:15)
May God give you comfort.
Dear Don, Elaine and Hazel:
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Marjorie in the paper yesterday. I knew her from Lee Edwards, however, I was never in any of her classes. Since I moved back to Asheville, my Mother and I always saw Marjorie and Hazel out-and-about. My Mother just passed away in April and every time I pass by Kimberly Avenue I think that I have to call and say hello to Marjorie and Hazel. She was such and wonderful and caring person and we will all miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you since I know what you are feeling.